Zack is afebrile with a respiratory rate of 36 and a tight cough every 1 or 2 minutes. He weighs 45 pounds. The examination is all within normal limits except for his breath sounds. He has diffuse expiratory wheezes and mild retractions. Pulse oximeter readings indicate oxygen saturation of 93%. Answer the following questions. Which medications do you feel are safe and appropriate to utilize initially? Which medications do you feel will be safe and appropriate to prescribe and/or recommend for chronic, ongoing management? Professional Reflection

Zack is afebrile with a respiratory rate of 36 and a tight cough every 1 or 2 minutes. He weighs 45 pounds. The examination is all within normal limits except for his breath sounds. He has diffuse expiratory wheezes and mild retractions. Pulse oximeter readings indicate oxygen saturation of 93%. Answer the following questions. Which medications do you feel are safe and appropriate to utilize initially? Which medications do you feel will be safe and appropriate to prescribe and/or recommend for chronic, ongoing management? Professional Reflection

Zack is afebrile with a respiratory rate of 36 and a tight cough every 1 or 2 minutes. He weighs 45 pounds. The examination is all within normal limits except for his breath sounds. He has diffuse expiratory wheezes and mild retractions. Pulse oximeter readings indicate oxygen saturation of 93%.

Answer the following questions. 

1. Which medications do you feel are safe and appropriate to utilize initially?
2. Which medications do you feel will be safe and appropriate to prescribe and/or recommend for chronic, ongoing management?
3. Professional Reflection