Airway pharmacology
As licensed professionals, RTs are responsible for administering the correct medication and determining the appropriateness of each medication delivered. It is important to identify that the medication selected by the physician is appropriate to the patient’s needs. Often times physicians rely on the expertise of an RT to make recommendations on the frequency and type of medication needed by the patient.
Prompt
There are three types of bronchodilators for the short-term and long-term relief of symptoms associated with asthma and COPD. These three types of bronchodilators are: beta-agonists, anticholinergics, and theophylline. Though these bronchodilators are available in various forms the preferred method of delivery is by inhalation or aerosolized.
Describe the differences between the three types of bronchodilators. How does each of the three bronchodilators work? Be sure to name the indications for each.
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