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NCM 106 - PHARMACOLOGY

Learning Activity No.6
Module 6: Respiratory Drugs
Ref. No : BSN-SY-02 - Pharma
Rev. : 00
No
Control : Nursing Faculty

Program : Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Name of Yr.& Sec. : 2nd Year Section
Student
Date : Time :
Venue : Virtual Facilitator : Lemuel C. Candelasa ,MAN,RN
Topic : Respiratory Drugs Grade :

1. Create a Drug Study on Respiratory Drugs that are commonly used in clinical
settings. Utilize the drug study template.

a. Medical-Surgical Ward ( 3 Medications )

b. Emergency Room ( 3 Medications )

c. Critical Care Unit ( 2 Medication)

2. Briefly organize and bring together main ideas. Explain in your own words. (50 –
150 words for each question)

a. Peter, a 70-year-old man who smoked for 30 years, has been diagnosed with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); the treatment regimen
prescribed includes theophylline (Theo-Dur). After a few weeks, Peter tells the
nurse that he is experiencing nausea and “bad heartburn at night.” The
laboratory studies show the level of theophylline in his blood to be 30 mcg/mL.
What might be wrong with Peter, and how can it be corrected?

b. Mrs. Nena , a 70 years old teacher , has arthritis , glaucoma and emphysema .
The health care provider is planning treatment for her emphysema.
b.1 What three types of drugs might be considered for treatment of COPD?

b.2 What factor must the provider keep in mind when determining the best drug
for Mrs.Nena?

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College of Nursing
Telephone No: (032) 231- 8631

3. Case Study:

Alicia has been treated for adult-onset asthma for 5 years. She has been doing fairly well
with her inhalers, but today she receives a prescription for montelukast (Singulair), one
10-mg tablet daily.

Question (50 – 150 words for each question)

a. How does this medication differ from the corticosteroids that are used to reduce
inflammation?

b. Alicia says, “I hope this medicine works better than the other one I took when I
had an asthma attack.” How will you reply?

c. Develop a nursing care plan (minimum 2 NCP) for Alicia. You may use NANDA
Book as your reference.
- Problem 1 : Ineffective Airway Clearance
- Format: ADPIE( minimum 300 words)

- Problem 2 : Ineffective Breating Pattern

- Format: ADPIE( minimum 300 words)

Comments:

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Submitted to:

Lemuel C. Candelasa,MAN,RN
Professor – Pharmacology

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