Inhaler Use - Peak flow measurement Flashcards

1
Q

What is a preventer inhale?

A

steroid

anti-inflammatory response

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2
Q

What type of inhaler is used to decrease global warming?

A

powder inhaler

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3
Q

How to use inhaler

A

wrap lips around inhaler
creates own aerosol
patient breathes in after pushing down top

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4
Q

How to measure and plot peak flow?

A
  1. red arrow down to zero
  2. lips wrapped around device
  3. blow, NOT spit ( spit makes reading higher)
  4. note down reading
  5. repeat
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5
Q

positive diagnosis of asthma

A

The following peak flow parameters support a diagnosis of asthma: Diurnal variation in peak expiratory flow of more than 20% (or, with twice-daily readings, of more than 10% at each reading)

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6
Q

asthma action plan

A

specific peak flow numbers
how to deal with each TYPE of attack
mild/ moderate/ severe

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