Generic Name terbutaline Trade Name Brethine, Brethaire Indication asthma, COPD, preterm labor Action produces smooth muscle relaxation, bronchodilator, and inhibits hypersensitivity reactions Therapeutic Class bronchodilators Pharmacologic Class adrenergics tocolytics Nursing Considerations • may cause nervousness, restlessness, tremors • beta blockers can reduce effect • assess respiratory status • monitor maternal/fetal vital signs if using for preterm labor • monitor for hypoglycemia • may cause decreased potassium level

Terbutaline (Brethine) Nursing Considerations

Brought to you by NURSING.com, based on their #1 Online Nursing Pharmacology Course . . . Visit nursing.com/50meds to get our list of the 50 most prescribed medications. 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Nrsng/

The 140 MUST KNOW medications for nurses and nursing students. Each episode will discuss a commonly used medication in hospitals and ICUs that we as nurses will use each day. The #1 medication and pharmacology podcast. This is the perfect podcast for nursing students preparing for the NCLEX or practicing nurses preparing for the CCRN or other exams who want to increase their knowledge of pharmacology and pathopharm. The podcast for nurses and nursing students! Are you ready to sky rocket your nursing career to the next level? We cover test preparation (NCLEX CCRN etc), work life balance, pharmacology, theory, and more. Nursing is hard . . . learning it doesn't have to be! Jon Haws RN, the host has worked as a critical care registered nurse in a Level I Trauma hospital in Dallas, TX. Jon is the creator of NURSING.com. Visit the site and check out the books on Amazon.com We discuss current trends in the ICU, anatomy, physiology, nursing care, and much more. For full disclaimer information visit: nursing.com/about. NCLEX®, NCLEX-RN® are registered trademarks of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, INC

Education

Training

Language Courses

Higher Education

K-12

Educational Technology

Medicine

Science & Medicine

Health & Fitness

Full Episode HERE Your 14-Day Jump-Start For Nursing School Success Begins Now!!! Come along for a 14-day series that will push you ahead of the curve, helping you break through the most difficult nursing content with a FREE 10-minute video each day. You can access these lesson videos completely free of charge! Simply set up a password, and you're good to go. Fractures Did you know that there a several different types of fractures?  Closed – skin intact Open/Compound – bone pierces skin Transverse – broken straight across Spiral – fracture from twisting force Comminuted – multiple pieces of bone Impacted – from vertical force on long bone Greenstick – incomplete fracture, common in children Oblique – diagonal fracture Displaced – bones no longer aligned  It is important for you to understand the different types of fractures and how to treat your patient accordingly. I promise it's not as scary as it seems . . . In this lesson we'll give you the need-to-know information about Fractures so you can take the best care of your patients! Full Episode HERE

Fractures - 14-Day Jump-Start for Nursing School

Full Episode HERE Your 14-Day Jump-Start For Nursing School Success Begins Now!!! Come along for a 14-day series that will push you ahead of the curve, helping you break through the most difficult nursing content with a FREE 10-minute video each day. You can access these lesson videos completely free of charge! Simply set up a password, and you're good to go. Diabetes mellitus, or diabetes, is a chronic condition affecting how your body handles sugar (glucose). It's due to issues with insulin, a hormone that regulates sugar levels. There are 2 types of diabetes mellitus:   Type 1 Diabetes: The immune system attacks insulin-producing cells.  Type 2 Diabetes: The body struggles with insulin use and production.  Let's dive in a bit further and go over everything thing you need to know about Diabetes Mellitus so you can take the best care of your patients! Full Episode HERE

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) - 14-Day Jump-Start for Nursing School

Full Episode HERE Your 14-Day Jump-Start For Nursing School Success Begins Now!!! Come along for a 14-day series that will push you ahead of the curve, helping you break through the most difficult nursing content with a FREE 10-minute video each day. You can access these lesson videos completely free of charge! Simply set up a password, and you're good to go. Lymphoma is a kind of cancer in the body's defense system. It affects lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, and can be Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin.  Hodgkin’s Lymphoma  Presence of Reed-Sternberg cells   Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma  Absence of Reed-Sternberg cells 90% of Lymphomas    Now, let's dive in a bit further and go over everything thing you need to know about Lymphoma to pass your next Hematology/Oncology/Immunology exam! Full Episode HERE

Lymphoma - 14-Day Jump-Start for Nursing School

Full Episode HERE Your 14-Day Jump-Start For Nursing School Success Begins Now!!! Come along for a 14-day series that will push you ahead of the curve, helping you break through the most difficult nursing content with a FREE 10-minute video each day. You can access these lesson videos completely free of charge! Simply set up a password, and you're good to go. You've probably heard the word cirrhosis, but what is it and why is it so concerning? Cirrhosis is deeply concerning due to its potential to severely damage the liver. As scar tissue gradually replaces healthy liver tissue, the organ's ability to process nutrients, detoxify the blood, and produce essential proteins decreases. Cirrhosis often develops silently, with symptoms appearing only in later stages when significant damage has occurred. Full Episode HERE

Cirrhosis - 14-Day Jump-Start for Nursing School

Full Episode HERE Your 14-Day Jump-Start For Nursing School Success Begins Now!!! Come along for a 14-day series that will push you ahead of the curve, helping you break through the most difficult nursing content with a FREE 10-minute video each day. You can access these lesson videos completely free of charge! Simply set up a password, and you're good to go. Understanding Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is so important because it's a common heart condition. Trust me I get it, it can be super tricky, however understanding CAD will help you recognize its symptoms, risks, and how to care for your patients with it. Full Episode HERE

Terbutaline (Brethine) Nursing Considerations

Download our free app to listen on your phone