NR 566 Week 2: Respiratory Treatments Discussion
Research your assigned topic and include responses to each of the following criteria:
1. Presentation & Diagnosis
What are the subjective findings (symptoms that the patient reports, ex: SOB) associated
with the condition? List a minimum of 3.
What are the objective findings (exam findings that you can measure, ex: tachypnea)
associated with the condition? List a minimum of 3.
How is the diagnosis determined or confirmed?
What factors do you need to consider in selecting the best medication for the patient with
the condition?
2. Treatment
List 3 medication treatment options for the condition in the OUTPATIENT setting (cite
with appropriate guidelines or scholarly, peer-reviewed journals).
List the mechanism of action for each drug.
List 3 potential adverse responses associated with each drug.
List 3 medication teaching points for each drug prescribed.
Research your assigned topic and include responses to each of the following criteria:
1. Presentation & Diagnosis
What are the subjective findings (symptoms that the patient reports, ex: SOB) associated
with the condition? List a minimum of 3.
What are the objective findings (exam findings that you can measure, ex: tachypnea)
associated with the condition? List a minimum of 3.
How is the diagnosis determined or confirmed?
What factors do you need to consider in selecting the best medication for the patient with
the condition?
2. Treatment
List 3 medication treatment options for the condition in the OUTPATIENT setting (cite
with appropriate guidelines or scholarly, peer-reviewed journals).
List the mechanism of action for each drug.
List 3 potential adverse responses associated with each drug.
List 3 medication teaching points for each drug prescribed.
