Asthma

Question 1

What is Asthma

Answer 1

An obstructive airway disease caused by spasms and inflammation of the bronchioles

Question 2

S/S of asthma

Answer 2

SOB, expiratory wheezes, possible cough

Question 3

When will the client experience the cough (Asthma)

Answer 3

At night

Question 4

Asthma primary treatment goals

Answer 4

To ID allergies/allergens

Question 5

Medications that work best for asthma

Answer 5

Anti-inflammatory
Corticosteroids bronchodilators leukotriene modifiers and metered dose inhalers

Question 6

Which should the nurse give first for treatment of asthma

Answer 6

Bronchodilator - opens airway

Question 7

What are leukotriene modifiers

Answer 7

Drugs used to block the chemical leukotriene, which reduces inflammation

Question 8

Clinical Priorities - Asthma

Answer 8

Teach to control the the environment - Avoid triggers, inflammatory factors, irritants and pollutants

Question 9

NCLEX teaching steps for metered dose inhaler 1 - 6

Answer 9

1 Remove the cap
2 Shake the inhaler well before use
3 breath out, away from the inhaler
4 Place inhaler in mouth between the teeth and close mouth around it
5 start to breathe in SLOWLY, press the inhaler and keep breathing slowly until one has taken a full breath (five seconds)
6 - Remove the inhaler and hold breath for 10 seconds, then breathe out

*Encourage use of spacers, wait one to two minutes in between each puff, rinse mouth after to avoid thrush.