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7/25/2019 Asthma Patient Counseling Scenario
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Asthma Patient Counseling Scenario
24 y/o M Patient name: AJDx with asthma (1 year)
Background:
The patient came to the pharmacy requesting refill on his Albuterol. You notice that he has beenrefilling his Albuterolevery 1 month. When you ask how he has been doing, he has replied that
his asthma is all right. You ask him to explain how he takes his medication to verify his asthmais indeed under control. He says that he takes the inhaler 2 puffs every 4-6 hours around theclock, and uses the purple circle medication when he cant breath suddenly while cleaning. Hedoesnt like having to use the purple medication because it tastes bitter.
His medication profile has the following:Advair DPI (dry powder inhaler) 100/50 I puff twice dailyAlbuterol HFA 90mcg I - II puffs Q4-6h as needed `
