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Salmeterol (Serevent) Nursing Considerations

01.11.2023 - By Jon Haws, RN CCRN AlumnusPlay

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Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds  View the lesson:     Generic Name salmeterol Trade Name Serevent Indication reversible airway obstruction, exercise induced asthma Action bronchodilation through stimulation of beta 2 adrenergic receptors Therapeutic Class bronchodilators Pharmacologic Class adrenergics Nursing Considerations • instruct patient to avoid excessive use • can cause headache palpitations tachycardia, abdominal pain, paradoxical bronchospasm • beta blockers and decrease effectiveness • assess respiratory status • may increase glucose levels • always take bronchodialtor first

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