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Learn about inhaled steroids in this nursing pharmacology guide for student nurses! Get to know its uses, side-effects, nursing considerations and more.

Antitussives act on the cough-control center in the medulla to suppress the cough reflex; if the cough is nonproductive and irritating, an antitussive may be taken.

Although allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common disease, the impact on daily life cannot be underestimated. Allergic rhinitis in children is most often caused by sensitization to animal dander, house dust, pollens, and molds.

Antiarthritic agents are drugs that are also used to block the inflammatory process. Antiarthritic drugs include gold compounds.

The trillions of cells in the body require an abundant and continuous supply of oxygen to carry out their vital functions. We cannot “do without oxygen” for even a little while, as we can without food or water.

This nursing exam covers the respiratory disorders among babies, infants, and children, and the main role of pediatric nurses. Test your knowledge with this 15-item exam. Get that perfect score in your NCLEX with this questionnaire.

The nursing care plan (NCP) for ashtma focuses on preventing the hypersensitivity reaction, controlling the allergens, maintaining airway patency and preventing the occurrence of reversible complications. Here are seven (7) nursing care plans (NCP) for bronchial asthma.

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes airway hyperresponsiveness, mucosal edema, and mucus production.

This 20-item practice questions will test your knowledge on respiratory medications. Goodluck!

Pregnancy is both a wonderful and dangerous thing to undergo. Our body sometimes acts in whimsical ways, so as nurses, we should be there to guide and educate our clients accordingly during their journey throughout pregnancy.