Chap 5 Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
Most common trigger for an attack
A
anxiety
2
Q
Treatment for asthma
A
stop treatment, position pt, give meds, o2
3
Q
Bronchodilator
A
aerosol med includes epinephrine, relaxes the bronchioles
4
Q
Extrinsic Asthma
A
children & young adults
usually happens from esposure to an allergen, e.g.
5
Q
Intrinsic
A
Most commonly seen in pt over 35
chronic cough with attacks
6
Q
Status Asthmaticus
A
most severe & will not respond to normal drugs
can cause death if not treated promptly
