Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Asthma Educator Test

Please feel free to ask me any of the following questions...

In regards to Albuterol.. what is the brand name.. what devices can it be used with.. what are the dosage sizes... how many inhalations in an MDI?


In regards to Levalbuterol.. what is the brand name.. what devices can it be used with.. what are the dosage sizes....how many inhalations in an MDI?

In regards to Fluticasone HFA.. what is the brand name.. what devices can it be used with.. what are the dosage sizes... when do you prime it... when do you know it is empty... how many inhalations are in an MDI... what are the dose amounts in a DPI?

In regards to Salmeterol.. what is the brand name.. what devices can it be used with.. what are the dosage sizes... \ when do you know it is empty...

What are the seven side effects of Oral Systemic Corticosteroids?

What are the 6 conditions aggravated by steroid therapy?

What are 8 Asthma related issues with elderly patients?

List 10 rules to utilize when dealing w/ immigrants

List 13 guidelines prior to discharging a patient from hospital

What seven medications/therapies should be avoided during an asthma exacerbation?

What do the following acronyms stand for: ATAQ ACQ ACT?

What does Salsa stand for and what are the Moderate qualifications?

Name 6 other possible diagnosis for an infant being seen for asthma

What is ABPA?

Name 11 medications that your provider needs to be aware you are takng when starting theophylline therapy?


In regards to Ipatropium Bromide.. what is the brand name.. what devices can it be used with.. what are the dosage sizes... how many inhalations in an MDI.... when to prime?

Name seven medical conditions that contribute to asthma attacks:

In regards to Cromolyn Sodium.. what is the brand name.. what devices can it be used with.. what are the dosage sizes... how many inhalations in an MDI ... when is the max effect seen... if taken with a bronchodilater is taken before or after?

In regards to Nedocromil solution.. what is the brand name.. what devices can it be used with.. what are the dosage sizes... how many inhalations in an MDI ... when is the max effect seen... if taken with a bronchodilater is taken before or after?

In regards to Montelukast... what is the brand name... dose for children, infants, and adults... how does it work?

In regards to theophylline... how and when do you take it.. what is the dose... what are the side effects?

In regards to Omalzumab.. what is the dose.. how is it stored... what should it be monitored for?