Respiratory Drugs: Nursing Tips & Mnemonics 🩺

In this lesson, Nurse Mike breaks down respiratory pharmacology for nursing school and NCLEX — using the BAM vs SLAM teams to make bronchodilators and anti-inflammatories stick. You’ll master fast-acting rescue inhalers (albuterol), long-acting controllers (salmeterol), the AIM sequence for acute asthma, and the high-yield side effects and teaching your exam loves to test.
Nurse Mike teaches in a proven way to make this info stick so you can pass with confidence.

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💡 What You’ll Learn
The BAM vs SLAM framework for respiratory drugs (bronchodilators vs anti-inflammatories)
Albuterol (short-acting beta-2 agonist) as the only rescue inhaler for acute asthma attacks
Why salmeterol (LABA) is NOT for acute attacks and must be paired with steroids for control
The AIM sequence for acute asthma: Albuterol → Ipratropium → Methylprednisolone
Beta-2 agonist mechanism of action and expected side effects (the “3 T’s”)
Patient teaching: avoid nonselective beta-blockers and NSAIDs; correct rescue dosing and when to call the HCP

🕒 Timestamps
00:00 Intro – Lower respiratory drugs overview + free app/quiz bank
00:20 BAM vs SLAM: Bronchodilators vs Anti-inflammatories
00:42 BAM: Beta-2 agonists (ends in -buterol) — albuterol, levalbuterol
01:07 NCLEX key: Albuterol = only rescue inhaler before steroids
01:18 Salmeterol caution: long-acting, NOT for acute attacks
01:41 Don’t use fluticasone/salmeterol for first signs of acute attack
01:50 Acute asthma: AIM sequence (Albuterol → Ipratropium → Methylprednisolone)
02:34 MOA: Beta-2 in lungs (bronchodilation) + Beta-1 spillover (tachycardia)
02:57 “3 T’s” side effects: Tachycardia, Tremors, Tossing/insomnia (don’t take at bedtime)
03:29 Patient teaching: Avoid nonselective beta-blockers (e.g., atenolol) and NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen)
03:44 Rescue dosing: 2–4 puffs every 20 min × 3; call HCP if no relief after 3 rounds
04:04 Outro – Free trial + quizzes to reinforce learning

❤️ Why This Matters
Understanding rescue vs controller meds and the correct sequence during acute asthma can be life-saving. These high-yield frameworks help you answer NCLEX pharmacology questions with confidence and keep real patients safe in clinical practice.

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