1.When a host is invaded by a foreign organism or a new antigen immune system come in response to fight it and prevent it from causing any harm to the host.IgM is the first antibody which comes in response and rescue. IgE is released to an allergic trigger.IgA is released when there is respiratory and gastrointestinal problems .IgG is the last response on immune system to fight an infection
Ans:4.IgM
2.The drugs like fexofenadine can be used in older population, loratadine and cetrizine are safer to use.Diphenhydramine is a drug which can cause sedation ,so it has to be used in caution in older adults.The levocetrizine is a drug which can cause heart,lung and liver problems generally it is not the preferred medication unless benefits outweighs side effects
Ans:1.Levocetrizine (Xyzal)
3.The drugs like phenylephyrine after ingestions binds with the adrenergic receptors and produces similar effects on each organ..The drugs donor mimic the effect os sympathetic nervous system.
Ans:3.Phenylephyrine
4.The drugs like bronchodilator are the best drug to treat acute asthmatic attach by dilating the constricted bronchial tubes and making breathing easier
Ans:2.Albuterol,4.Salmetrol,Pirbuterol,levalbuterol
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Case Study #2 A 9-year-old boy presents with a complaint of chest tightness, cough, and shortness of breath. This usually occurs during periods of exertion, but he has also woken up several times during the night with similar symptoms. His general health has been good and his physical exam including breath sounds, is normal at this time. a) What possible diagnosis should be explored? b) What medication, dose, and route of administration would you suggest? c) How should he monitor...
of COPD is admitted to the emergency department with A 66-year-old male with a history of COPD is admitted to the emers shortness of breath. He is not currently taking any medication for his breathing. Th states that he usually gets short of breath only upon exertion, but he developed several days ago that made his breathing worse. He has been placed on Oxygen The n placed on oxygen. The doctor wants him to have breathing treatments. a) What medication,...
PN 200 Fundamentals of NursingII Asthma - Albuterol M. MZ is a 66 year-old male, lives in a two story home in rural Vermont. He complains of shortness of breath, wheezing and cough, primarily at night. MZ telis the nurse that he takes multiple asthma medications, and one of them is albuterol which is administered via a nebulizer. He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 118 pounds. He admits to loss of appetite and reports "I eat enough...
NUR 254 Pediatric Case Study-Asthma-Student L.S. is a 7-year-old who has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by his mother. She immediately tells you he has a history of ED visits for his asthma. He uses an inhaler when he wheezes, but it ran out a month ago. She is a single parent and has 2 other children at home with a babysitter. Your assessment finds L.S. alert, oriented, and extremely anxious. His color is pale, and his nail...
Case Study # 3 Pediatric patient with asthma Zack’s mother called the office nurse this morning and reported, “My son has been coughing and wheezing for the past 24 hours”. She was told to come in to see the NP. Zack, age 6, presents to the office with symptoms of worsening cough and wheezing for the past 24 hours. He is accompanied by his mother, who is a good historian. She reports that her son started having symptoms of a...
Jennifer Hoffman Scenario Details: Patient data: Female – Age 33 years. Weight 99 pounds (45 kg). Height 61 inches (1.55 meter) Allergies: Seasonal allergic rhinitis Prior Medical History: History of asthma since childhood with multiple emergency visits within the past year. Medications used at home include beclomethasone dipropionate (Qvar), salmeterol xinafoate inhaled (Serevent), and albuterol sulfate (ProAir) inhaler. Recent Medical History: Jennifer Hoffman is a 33-year- old female brought to the Emergency Department by her neighbor. She has a history...
rs. Robinson is a 66-year-old female who presented to the emergency department with wheezing, difficulty breathing, right-sided chest pain with deep inspiration, nausea, and vomiting. She stated that she was in her usual state of health until she awoke at 3:00 a.m. with wheezing and was not able to go back to sleep. She was nauseous and vomited a small amount of green, blood-stained emesis. A chest x-ray was done and showed an infiltrate in the right anterior lung base...
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Ratagraph Use your own words only. 1) Winter is a 4-year-old girl with a history of asthma. Her mother has brought her in an "asthma attack". Winter is sitting in her mother's lap and breathing rapidly through an open mouth. She has a cough that sounds congested and wheezy. The physician has already ordered a nebulized treatment containing albuterol (Proventil) and ipratropium bromide (Atrovent). 2) Mr. Chung is a 68-year-old...
Respiratory Case Study. Read the senerio and properly answer the following question that follows it. discuss in details. List at least one reference to support your answers. (Use your own words only.) A. Winter is a 4-year-old girl with a history of asthma. Her mother has brought her in an “asthma attack”. Winter is sitting in her mother’s lap and breathing rapidly through an open mouth. She has a cough that sounds congested and wheezy. The physician has already ordered...
PN 200 Fundamentals of Nursing II Upper & Lower Respiratory Drugs Multiple Choice Identit the choice that best completes the statement or swers the question 1. A patient has purchased a nasal decongestant for all members of the household to use. Which of the following instructions is a priority for the nurse to educate the patient about the drug? a. Topical decongestants can sting or burn when used. b. Rebound congestion can occur with topical decongestants c. Do not allow...