Asthma
| Author: | Lois Nelson, MD, FAAAAAI and Sandy Oehrtman, PhD, RNC, CPNP. The speakers do not have a vested interest. |
| Expiration Date: | 12/1/2009 |
| Purpose: | The purpose of this study is to assist nurses who wish to increase understanding about asthma in general. |
Sponsored by Ohio Nurses Foundation
Upon completion of this independent study course, the learner will be able to:
1 Identify the prevelance and impact of asthma.
2 Describe the definition and pathophysiology of asthma.
3 Identify asthma triggers.
4 Differentiate the signs and symptoms of asthma from other diagnoses.
5 Identify the classes of medication used to treat asthma.
6 Discuss the components of education for persons with asthma.
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The Ohio Nurses Foundation (OBN-001-01) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credential Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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