Bronchodilators and Nursing Considerations

Some bronchodilators are inhaled, using a nebulizer or an inhalation aerosol. Others are taken as injections or by mouth. Most are available only by prescription, but a few, such as ephedrine, can be bought over the counter. According to the CDC Data on mostly prescribed drugs according to age, Bronchodilators are the leading prescription meds for children aged 0 to 11. To know more what these medications are for, how they work and what nurses should watch for in patients taking these types of medication, follow the links below and tune in on the Nursing Show.

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