Respiratory System

  Asthma and Stepwise Management
One method that supports the clinical decision making of drug therapy plans for asthmatic patients is the stepwise approach.
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

Resources 
Rosenthal, L. D., & Burchum, J. R. (2018). Lehne’s pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice providers. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
Chapter 60, “Drugs for Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease” (pp. 673–693)
Chapter 61, “Drugs for Allergic Rhinitis, Cough, and Colds” (pp. 695–702)
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/asthma/asthgdln.htm
Create a 5- to 6-slide PowerPoint presentation 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.