Respiratory pharmacology can feel deceptively simple — until you’re managing bronchospasm, hypoxia, or an unstable airway in the OR. In this solo episode of My Favorite Learners, CRNA and clinical faculty Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA breaks down respiratory physiology and pharmacology in a way that actually makes sense for boards, anesthesia practice, and real-time decision making.
In this episode, we cover:
Beta-2 agonists and how they work at the molecular level
The Gs → adenylyl cyclase → cAMP → PKA pathway explained without memorization
Why epinephrine works in severe bronchospasm
The difference between bronchodilation, airway inflammation, and mucus plugging
Where steroids (like methylprednisolone) actually fit — and where they don’t
Common board traps and anesthesia-specific clinical pearls
🧠 Key focus: understanding why these drugs work - not just when to give them.
If you’ve ever memorized respiratory drugs without fully trusting yourself to manage a crashing airway, this episode is for you. We connect physiology to pharmacology, pharmacology to practice, and practice to patient safety — so you can stop data-dumping and start thinking like an anesthesia provider.
Perfect for:
SRNAs and nurse anesthesia students
CRNAs teaching or precepting learners
ICU nurses transitioning to anesthesia
Anyone who wants respiratory concepts to finally click
As always, this episode is about clarity, confidence, and keeping patients safe - one breath at a time.
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