Advanced Pharmacology Assignment: Asthma and Stepwise Management

NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology Assignment:
Asthma and Stepwise Management
Asthma is a respiratory
disorder that affects children and adults. Advanced practice nurses often
provide treatment to patients with these disorders. Sometimes patients require
immediate treatment, making it essential that you recognize and distinguish
minor asthma symptoms from serious, life-threatening ones. Since symptoms and
attacks are often induced by a trigger, advanced practice nurses must also help
patients identify their triggers and recommend appropriate management options.
Like many other disorders, there are various approaches to treating and
managing care for asthmatic patients depending on individual patient
factors.
One method that supports the clinical decision making
of drug therapy plans for asthmatic patients is the stepwise approach, which
you explore in this Assignment.

To
Prepare
Reflect on drugs used to
treat asthmatic patients, including long-term control and quick relief
treatment options for patients. Think about the impact these drugs might have
on patients, including adults and children.
Consider how you might apply the stepwise approach to
address the health needs of a patient in your practice.
Reflect on how stepwise management assists health care
providers and patients in gaining and maintaining control of the disease.
By
Day 7 of Week 3
Create 6-slide PowerPoint presentation directions (does
not include your title slide and the reference slide) that can be used in a
staff development meeting on presenting different approaches for implementing
the stepwise approach for asthma treatment.
Be sure to address the following:
Describe long-term control and quick relief treatment
options for the asthma patient from your practice as well as the impact these
drugs might have on your patient.
Explain the stepwise approach to asthma treatment and
management for your patient.
Explain how stepwise management assists health care
providers and patients in gaining and maintaining control of the disease. Be
specific.
Please make sure you focus on the step
wise approach to treatment.

Rubric
Detail

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Excellent
Good
Fair
Describe the long-term control and quick
relief treatment options for the asthma patient from your practice, as well
as the impact these drugs might have on your patient.
27 (27%) – 30 (30%)
The presentation clearly and accurately
describes in detail the long-term control and quick relief treatment options
for the asthma patient from their practice.

The presentation clearly and accurately describes in detail the impact these
drugs might have on their patient.

Explain the stepwise approach to asthma
treatment and management for your patient.
27 (27%) – 30 (30%)
The presentation clearly and accurately
explains in detail the stepwise approach to asthma treatment and management
for their patient.

Explain how stepwise management assists
health care providers and patients in gaining and maintaining control of the
disease. Be specific.
27 (27%) – 30 (30%)
The presentation clearly and accurately
explains in detail how stepwise management assists health care providers and
patients in gaining and maintaining control of the disease.

The presentation provides accurate and detailed examples to support the
explanation provided.

Written Expression and Formatting –
Paragraph Development and Organization:
Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow
logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully
focused–neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing
standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.

Written Expression and Formatting – English
writing standards:
Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and
punctuation with no errors

Total Points: 100
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Learning
Resources
Required Readings (click to expand/reduce)
Rosenthal, L. D., & Burchum, J. R. (2021). Lehnes
pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants (2nd
ed.) St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
Chapter 62, Drugs for Asthma and Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease (pp. 557579)
Chapter 63, Drugs for Allergic Rhinitis, Cough, and
Colds (pp. 580588)
Document: APA Presentation Template
Required Media (click to expand/reduce)
Speed Pharmacology. (2020). Drugs for asthma and COPD
(Made Easy) [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DVZ9pl0rGY
Note: This media program is approximately 14 minutes.

Speed Pharmacology. (2017). Antihistamines (Made Easy)
[Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5PHANcdA_E&t=25s

Note: This media program is approximately 10 minutes.
Optional Resources (click to expand/reduce)
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. (2007).
Expert panel report 3 (EPR3): Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of
asthma. Retrieved from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/asthma/asthgdln.htm
This web resource presents guidelines for diagnosing
and managing asthma and outlines treatment recommendations for specific age
groups.

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