Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
An obstructive airway disease caused by ?
A
Spasm
2
Q
What are the signs of asthma?
A
SOB, expiratory wheezes, and possibly a cough
3
Q
when will the client experience the cough?
A
At night
4
Q
What medication work best for treatment?
A
Corticosteroids bronchodilators, leukotriene modifiers and metered dose inhalers
5
Q
Which should the nurse give first?
A
Bronchodilator-open airway
6
Q
What are leukotriene modifiers?
A
Blocks the chemical leukotriene which reduces imflammation
7
Q
What the primary treatment goal?
A
To identify the allergen
8
Q
What are the steps how to use Metered Dose Inhaler?
A
- Remove the cap
- Shake the inhaler weel before use
- Breathe out, away from the inhaler
- Bring the inhaler to the mouth. Place it in the mouth between the teeth and close the mouth around it
- Start to breathe in slowly. Press the top of the inhaler once and keep breathing inn slowly until one has taken a full breath (3 to 5 seconds)
- Remove the inhaler from the mouth and hold the breath for about 10 seconds, then breathe out
9
Q
The patients should rinse the mouth after each dose to prevent________________________
A
Thrush
10
Q
How many minutes should the patient wait between each puff?
A
1 minute
