Orders 1 proair hfa albuterol inhaled 90

Orders
1. ProAir HFA (albuterol inhaled) : 90 micrograms/dose metered-dose inhaler (2 puffs)
inhaled every 4-6h prn (Pollart, Compton, & Elward, 2011).
2. Qvar (beclomethasone dipropionate inhaled): 1 puff (40 mcg per spray) inhaled BID
(NIH, 2012).
3. Asthma Control Questionnaire will be filled out at office visit by parent and child if
possible.
4. A written asthma action plan will be developed and provided to child and parent.
5. Follow-up appointment will be scheduled for 2 weeks or sooner if symptoms persist or
worsen.
Education
Education on treatment and management is crucial for asthma control. Since this patient
has been noncompliant with his medications in the past the teach back method will be used for
the patient’s inhalers and the inhalers will be marked with colored tape yellow for the Qvar and
its daily use, and red tape for the ProAir HFA to be used for quick-relief. Patient will be taught
self-monitoring of his symptoms and a written handout on worsening of symptoms will be
provided (NIH, 2012). The written action plan will be explained to patient and parent. Parent

will be educated on the importance of keeping follow-up appointments for long-term
management and monitoring of asthma.