You get Medication Orders:Albuterol (Ventolin) inhaler 2 puffs q4h

Question Answered step-by-step You get Medication Orders:Albuterol (Ventolin) inhaler 2 puffs q4hAlbuterol 2.5mg plus ipratropium 250mcg nebulizer treatment STATMetaproterenol sulfate (Alupent) 0.4% nebulizer treatment q3h.Fluticasone (Flovent) 250mcg by MDI twice dailyWhat is the rationale for the albuterol 2.5mg plus ipratropium 250mcg nebulizer treatment STAT (immediately)?Identify the drug classification and expected outcomes B.T. should experience through using metaproterenol sulfate (Alupent) and Fluticasone (Flovent).B.T. stated he had taken his Advair that morning, then again when he started to feel short of breath. Is fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair) appropriate for use during an acute asthma attack? Explain.What are your responsibilities while administering aerosol therapy?When combination inhalation aerosols are prescribed without specific instructions for the sequence of administration, you need to be aware of the proper recommendations for drug administration. What is the correct sequence for administering B.T.’s treatments?List five independent nursing interventions that may help relieve B.T.’s symptoms.Progress:After several hours of IV and PO rehydration and aerosol treatments, B.T.’s wheezing and chest tightness resolve, and he is able to expectorate his secretions. The physician discusses B.T.’s asthma management with him; B.T. says he has had several asthma attacks over the last few weeks. The physician discharges B.T. with a prescription for oral steroid “burst” (prednisone 40mg/day x 5 days), fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair), 100/50mcg two puffs twice daily, albuterol (Proventil) metered-dose inhaler (MDI) two puffs q6h as needed using a spacer, and montelukast (Singulair) 10mg daily each evening. He recommends that B.T. call the pulmonary clinic for follow-up with a pulmonary specialist.What is the rationale for B.T. being on the oral steroid “burst”?What issues will you address in discharge teaching with B.T.?You ask B.T. to demonstrate the use of his MDI. He vigorously shakes the canister, holds the aerosolizer at an angle (pointing toward his cheek) in front of his mouth, and squeezes the canister as he takes a quick, deep breath.What common mistakes has B.T. made when using the inhaler?What would you teach B.T. about the use of his MDI? Health Science Science Nursing MEDSURG 170 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)