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  ASTHMA Q. Mrs. Mangelepa who married to a police officer is a well known Asthmatic patient. She was admitted to your ward in a severe asthmatic attack after spraying her garden with a chemical. a. Define asthma. b. After a thorough assessment you discover that the patient has severe asthmatic attack. List five (5) clinical features that Mrs. Mangelepa will present with to show that she has severe asthmatic attack. c. Describe the management of Mrs. Mangelepa from admission to the hospital up to her discharge. d. Definitely Mrs. Mangelepa will receive a bronchial-dilator through a nebulizer, explain how you will assist the patient to use the nebulizer and state your role as a nurse. e. State 5 (five) points you would include in your IEC to Mrs. Mangelepa. ANSWERS A. Definition of Asthma: Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory condition of the airways which is characterized by bronchospasms, severe dyspnoea, wheezing, chest tightness and expiratory exertion. B. Clinical features of s

  PHARMACOLOGY. Pharmacology is a branch of science that deal with the study of drugs, its Actions, Dosage, Forms, Route, Strength, Indication, Contra-Indications, Side-Effects, Chemical Name & Trade Name. CLASSIFICATION OF DRUGS. 1- Analgesics. 2- Antibiotics. 3- Antihypertensive(Vasodilators). 4- Antihistamines. 5- Antifungals. 6- Antidiarrheal. 7- Anti rabies. 8- Anticoagulants. 9- Antacids. 10- Anti Pyretics(Non-narcotics). 11- Antimalarials. 12- Anti Emetics. 13- Antiinflammatory(Narcotics). 14- Anti Diuretics. 15- Anticonvulsant. 16- Anti Flarialsis. 17- Antispasmodics. 18- Antidiabetic mellitus. 19- Anti Helmentics. 20- Anesthetic Agents. 21- Broncho Dilators. 22- Disinfectant. 23- Expectorants. 24- Intravenous fluids. 25- Opthalmic Agents. 26- Seddetive. 27- Supportives..., No:1}- ANALGESICS :- They are group of drugs that are use to Kill or Relief pain in the body. They are also use to Calm or Stimulate the body temperature. Examples ;- 1- Acetaminophen. 2- Aceclofenac. 7-