Answer: The salmeterol should be only used in combination with an inhaled corticosteroid because in combination it shows more effect by preventing the release of substance that causes Asthma and salmeterol is along acting bronchodialators.
Description: 1. Compare the pharmacokinetic properties of albuterol and salmeterol and relate these to their clinical...
Scenario #2: M.A., a 55-year-old woman, was recently diagnosed with bronchial asthma. In the past week, M.A. has had three asthmatic attacks and had to use her abuterol inhaler. M.A takes an inhaled combination glucocorticoid (fluticasone propionate 100mcg/salmeterol 50 mcg) on a daily basis. 1. Explain the purpose for inhaled glucocorticoid therapy? What are the advantages to this drug classification? 2. What patient teaching is included with glucocorticoid therapy? Can they be used to treat an asthmatic attack? Explain. 3....
Compare and contrast risk factors, the age of onset, pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. What do you think is the most important topic that must be taught to the diabetic patient and why?
Compare and contrast risk factors, age of onset, pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. What do you think is the most important topic that must be taught to the diabetic patient and why?
1. compare the naming rules for carboxylic acids, carboxylic salts and esters. 2. how does the classification of an amide affect its physical properties? 3. what are the laboratory tests that relate to carbonyl compounds ? which ones would you use to distinguish an aldehyde from a ketone ? 4. why do ammonium and amine salts form acidic solution ? Please help answer ALL questions. Thank you
1.How does the description of electrons from General Chemistry compare to that presented here? 2.What is your reaction to the first paragraph of “A Break with the Past” (pg 91 on pdf)? Should we stop including pictures when describing subatomic particles? i dont have the pdf of the book. Can somebody help please
Compare and contrast the Atkins diet and Ketogenic diet. 1. Description of Method (surgical, pharmacological, low calorie, low carb, exercise, etc. ) 2. History of the Program, How Long has method been used? 3. Description of Program 4. What contributes to Success? 5. What contributes to Failure? 6. Types of Professionals, Who conducts the program. What degrees? 7. Cost/Required Purchases 8. Availability 9. Possible Risks 10. Claims 11. Appropriate Candidates 12. Results, How quickly can results be seen? 13. Personal...
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,...
1. Discuss why viral infections are uniquely hard to treat (compared to bacterial or fungal infections, for examples). Discuss the (limited) role of medication in the prevention and treatment of viral infections. 2. Identify the drug that is the agent of choice for most systemic mycoses; describe its main mechanism of antifungal action; and state whether it is best used for minor or more serious fungal infections and why. 3. Discuss why acyclovir is the drug of choice for most...
1. Describe how the central nervous system differs from the peripheral nervous system. 2. Identify disease conditions in which beta adrenergic blocking agents should not be used and discuss why they should not be used. 3. Describe clinical uses and the predictable adverse effects of cholinergic and anti-cholinergic agents.
o CHAPTER 7 Examinationl-cont'd 123. Mucolytic drugs thin secretions and must be taken with water and increased fhuids Teach patients to use cough suppressants only an oeeded to prevent secretions from building up Cough suppressants can cause CNS depression A patent ks the m oe hs cortioonte a why he munt une the bronchodtor s What s the muns o 1 There is mo rigk of an the bronchodlator i g eaction ocoumng renponse? Review Questions for the NCLEX Examination...