Bronchodilators: implications for nursing practice.
Beta2-adrenoreceptor agonists are the most widely prescribed bronchodilators and are used for symptomatic control and as 'rescue' medication for people with asthma and other chronic conditions affecting the airways. The authors describe the clinical uses, mechanism of action and potential side effects of these agents, emphasising the nurse's role in monitoring therapy.
Jordan
S
S
School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea. S.E.Jordan@swansea.ac.uk
White
J
J
D058666:Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists; D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004347:Drug Interactions; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology; D018579:Patient Selection; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology
D058666:Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists; D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D018680:Cholinergic Antagonists