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1
Q

An obstruction airway disease caused by

A

Spasms and inflammation of the bronchioles

2
Q

What are the signs of asthma

A

Expiratiory wheezes

SOB

chest tightness

Tachycardia

Possibly a cough

3
Q

When will the client experience the cough

A

At night

4
Q

Where is the primary treatment goal

A

To identify the allergen

5
Q

What 5medications work best for treatment?

A
Anti-inflammatory
bronchodilator
Corticosteroids
Metered dose inhalers
Leukotriene modifiers
6
Q

What should you give first -the steroid or bronchodilator -when treating asthma?

A

Bronchodilator

7
Q

What are leukotriene modifiers?

A

They are drugs used to block the chemical leukotriene which reduce inflammation

8
Q

6 Steps to using a metered dose inhaler

A
  1. ) shake the inhaler well before use ( 3 or 4 shakes)
  2. ) remove cap
  3. ) breathe out, away from your inhaler
  4. ) Bring the inhaler to your mouth, place it in your mouth between your teeth and close mouth around it.
  5. )start to breathe in slowly. Press the top of your inhaler once and keep breathing and slowly until you have taking a full breath( 3-5 secs)
  6. ) remove the inhaler from your mouth and hold your breath for about 10 seconds and then breathe out
  • if patient cannot tolerate a bitter taste or are experiencing side effects they may need a spacer
  • rinse mouth after each dose to prevent thrush
  • Client should wait only one minute between each puff
9
Q

Montelukast (mon te LOO kast) is a

What are Leukotrienes (loo-koe-TRY-een) are?

What is the brand name?

Montelukast is used to prevent?

Do not take Singulair if you need?

A

Montelukast is a leukotriene (loo-koe-TRY-een) inhibitor.

Leukotrienes are chemicals your body releases when you breathe in an allergen (such as pollen). These chemicals cause swelling in your lungs and tightening of the muscles around your airways, which can result in asthma symptoms.

Brand Name: Singulair

Montelukast is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and is long term

Do not take Singulair if you need relief right away for a sudden asthma attack.

10
Q

Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing) in people with lung conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema.

A

Terbutaline is a bronchodilator that is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing) in people with lung conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema.

11
Q

prednisone is a ?

It prevents the release of ?

Prednisone is used as an anti-inflammatory or an immunosuppressant medication

A

Prednisone is a corticosteroid.

It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It also suppresses the immune system.

12
Q

ipratropium inhalation (IP ra TRO pee um)is a

A

is a bronchodilator that is used to to prevent bronchospasm in people with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema.

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