STATE OF CONNECTICUT Department of Children and Families Medication Administration Certification Training Based on the Basic Medication Administration Curriculum 2010 Edition 1 Recertification Review Guide, Unit 6

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3 The physical changes in the lungs of people with asthma Bronchial constriction Inflammation Increased mucous Recertification Review Guide, Unit 6

4 Common asthma triggers are: Smoke Dust Pollen Fumes Strong odors Strong emotions Exercise Cold air Recertification Review Guide, Unit 6

5 Common symptoms of an asthma attack are: Shortness of breath Cough Wheezing Chest tightness Difficulty breathing Chest and neck retractions Recertification Review Guide, Unit 6

6 Two general types of asthma medications are: Rescue Rescue – inhaled bronchodilator – will quickly open constricted airways during an asthma attack Maintenance or Prevention Maintenance or Prevention – inhaled steroids, cromolyn sodium, Leukotriene antagonists, oral steroids – taken daily to keep asthma under control and prevent attacks Recertification Review Guide, Unit 6

7 Know how to administer an MDI Hold the inhaler upright and shake it Exhale completely Hold the inhaler 1 to 2 inches from the mouth or Place the mouth piece of the inhaler in the mouth forming a tight seal Recertification Review Guide, Unit 6

8 Know how to administer an MDI (Cont.) Depress the canister once while inhaling for 2–5 seconds Hold breath for up to 10 seconds or as long as possible Wait 1 minute and repeat the entire process if a second puff is ordered Recertification Review Guide, Unit 6

9 Unit 6 Quiz 1.What are the three physical changes that occur in the body during an asthma attack? 2.True or False: Inhaled bronchodilators (rescue medications) are typically used to treat an asthma attack. 3.True or False: Chest and neck retractions and cough are two symptoms of an asthma attack. Recertification Review Guide, Unit 6

10 Answers to Unit 6 Quiz 1.What are the three physical changes that occur in the body during an asthma attack? Bronchial constriction Inflammation Increased mucous 2.True or False: Inhaled bronchodilators (rescue medications) are typically used to treat an asthma attack. True 3.True or False: Chest and neck retractions and cough are two symptoms of an asthma attack. True Recertification Review Guide, Unit 6 Back to “Recert Review” home page Forward to Unit 7