asthma Flashcards
1
Q
pathophysiology
A
inflammatory disorder that causes airflow obstruction
2
Q
assessment
A
dyspnea, wheezing, cough
tachypnea
pulsus paradoxus (drop of 10mm Hg w/ inspiration)
3
Q
treatment
A
reverse bronchospasm (albuterol, ipratropium)
treat hypoxia
reduce inflammation
