1
Q
Asthma S&S
A
Wheezes
Coughing
Tachypnea
Dyspnea
Tachycardia
Anxiety
Sternal, substernal, and intercostal retractions
2
Q
Short Acting Bets Agonist and side effects
A
Albuterol (Ventolin) or Levalbuterol ( Xopenex)
Administer by Nebulizer
Side effects: palpitations, tachycardia, dysthymia, tremor, hypoxemia
3
Q
Corticosteroids
A
Prednisone or methylpredisolone to decrease inflammatory response
