Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
Mild intermittent asthma
A
Occurs less than twice a week
2
Q
Mild persistent asthma
A
Symptoms arise more than twice a week but not daily
3
Q
Moderate persistent asthma
A
Daily symptoms occur in conjunction with exacerbation twice a week
4
Q
Sever asthma
A
Limits clients physical activity and quality of life
5
Q
Hypoxemia
A
PaO2 less than 80 mm Hg
6
Q
Hypocarbia
A
PaCO2 less than 35 mm HG
7
Q
Hypercarbia
A
PaCO2 over 45
8
Q
Theophylline
A
Monitor for toxicity level
Side effect include: tachycardia, nausea, diarrhea
9
Q
Albuterol
A
Watch for tremors and tachycardia
10
Q
Ipratropium
A
Observe for dry mouth
Give hard candy to help relieve and increase fluid intake
Report headache, blurred vision, or palpitations: may be a sign of toxicity
11
Q
Salmeterol
A
Used to prevent asthma. Do not use at the onset of an attack
