Asthma

Question 1

An obstruction airway disease caused by

Answer 1

Spasms and inflammation of the bronchioles

Question 2

What are the signs of asthma

Answer 2

Expiratiory wheezes

SOB

chest tightness

Tachycardia

Possibly a cough

Question 3

When will the client experience the cough

Answer 3

At night

Question 4

Where is the primary treatment goal

Answer 4

To identify the allergen

Question 5

What 5medications work best for treatment?

Answer 5

Anti-inflammatory
bronchodilator
Corticosteroids
Metered dose inhalers
Leukotriene modifiers

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Bronchodilator

Question 7

What are leukotriene modifiers?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

6 Steps to using a metered dose inhaler

Answer 8

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

Question 9

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?

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

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.

Answer 10

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.

Question 11

prednisone is a ?

It prevents the release of ?

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

Answer 11

Prednisone is a corticosteroid.

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

Question 12

ipratropium inhalation (IP ra TRO pee um)is a

Answer 12

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