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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive disease process that includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and in some cases asthma. COPD is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States (Reid, 2014). This disease is a public health problem that is not only preventable but treatable. It is important to know about the illness, symptoms, standard inhaled medication and explore a newer long-acting muscarinic antagonist bronchodilator as Global initiative for Chronic…

Appendix 1 Nurse Perception of Medication Errors Modified Gladstone 2001 Why Do You Think Medication Errors Occur? 1. The following ten statements are all possible causes of medication errors. Please read them carefully and Rank #1 to #10. (#1 is the most frequent and #10 the least frequent). a. Drug errors occur when the nurse fails to check the _______ patient’s name band with the Medication…

Although home aquariums make a beautiful addition and present many health benefits to families, they can also bring added danger. As the emergence of marine toxins increase, medical professionals advise aquarium enthusiasts to be mindful of a little-known risk that comes with purchasing and maintaining coral. In specific, zoanthids, which contain a hidden poison called palytoxin. Over the years, the media has released several case studies regarding individuals and families who have become…

1. Discuss the pathophysiology of asthma. Asthma occurs when a patient’s airway becomes narrow, swells and produces excess mucus. The patients’ breathing becomes labored and causes shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing. Asthma may be minor for some patients, but for others it may cause severe complications. Asthma may also interfere with activities of daily living and in some instances can be life threatening. Asthma is not curable, but the symptoms can be managed with medications.…

patient to quit smoking. Along with that comes the approach to treating the symptoms. You treat these symptoms with bronchodilators, systemic antibiotic, systemic steroids and supplemental oxygen. There are also mucolytic, these could be given via nebulizer. These medications can be used differently as the stages progress. As patients symptoms worsen it is possible that they are unable to adequately ventilate and oxygenate on their own to keep their O2 saturations where they need to be. In…

smelling room with shelves filled with needles and medications that made my face turn white, and my heart drop lower into my stomach as I saw more and more. Less than a minute later a doctor walked in with a white coat on and lightly said “take this nebulizer and take deep breaths as we get the tests ready,”. Now I was terrified, but I had to do it. The doctor and two others brought me to another room and now I could breathe. Needles, wires, masks, everything I did not want…

when I was an adolescent being cared for by my pediatrician, Dr. Gonzalez. As a kid, I consistently had shortness of breath and wheezing during sports competitions. As a result, Dr. Gonzalez diagnosed me with asthma and prescribed an inhaler and nebulizer to prevent complications. I am grateful for Dr. Gonzalez’s medical knowledge and advice because I was able to enjoy success as an athlete. Without Dr. Gonzalez’s medical assistance, I would not have been able to play sports, which taught me…

manager encourages growth for their employees. They give people room to grow and learn individually. For my own personal goal working there I gain knowledge and experience within the medical office setting. Example I learned how to give patient a nebulizer treatment. Which is a treatment that helps patient’s breath…

Respiratory Syncytial Virus – RSV Anatomical & Physiological Influences Causes RSV more frequently effects infants but can affect adults. Infants who have had RSV have an increase frequency of wheezing. Air enters the respiratory tract through the nose or mouth and then either enters the nasopharynx, or oropharynx respectively. Continuing through the laryngopharynx to trachea, which divides at the carina to form the left and right main bronchus. In each lung the bronchus divide into the…

Patients with more severe disease or frequent exacerbation rely on medication to control the disease, such as inhale corticosteroids. Acute asthmatic attacks may require high doses or frequent dosing of beta agonists and steroids. Also, the use of the nebulizer is recommended but more frequently for kids (F.A. Davis,…