Asked by Byron Bernal on Jun 02, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient with an acute asthma event.What classification of medications would the nurse anticipate administering to this patient? Select all that apply.
A) Expectorant
B) Corticosteroid
C) Bronchodilator
D) Cough suppressant
E) Antibiotic
Acute Asthma Event
A sudden and severe exacerbation of asthma symptoms, requiring immediate medical attention to relieve breathing difficulties.
Bronchodilator
A medication that makes breathing easier by relaxing the muscles in the lungs and widening the airways (bronchi).
Corticosteroid
A class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex or made synthetically, used especially as anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant agents.
- Assess the efficacy of pulmonary drugs through the analysis of patient symptoms and reactions.
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Learning Objectives
- Assess the efficacy of pulmonary drugs through the analysis of patient symptoms and reactions.
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