Asthma Scenario 1

12 year old Jordan presents for routine follow-up care. His asthma was diagnosed 2 years ago. He and his parents have attended an asthma education program and he regularly performs peak flow monitoring. His asthma symptoms generally occur in the spring. He is currently taking Allegra, every day. He reports that he has occasional wheezing but no more than 1 to 2 times a month. His wheezing resolves with the use of an inhaled b2 agonist. Today his peak flow is within his normal range.

What is the asthma severity level? Select the best answer, and then click Continue.

Mild intermittent.

Mild persistent.

Moderate persistent.

Severe persistent.

This learning activity was developed by Christine Pintz, FNP, MSN, coordinator of the Family Nurse Practitioner program at the George Washington University, in collaboration with Partnerships for Training, an Association of Academic Health Centers program funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

That's right. Jason's asthma severity level is mild intermittent. His asthma is well controlled, with few exacerbations. His peak flow is normal and his asthma triggers (spring allergies) are controlled by the antihistamine, Allegra. Click the Continue button below to move on.

No, Jason's asthma severity level is mild intermittent. It is well controlled, with few exacerbations. His peak flow is normal and his asthma triggers (spring allergies) are controlled by the antihistamine, Allegra. Click the Continue button below to move on.