NURS 6521N Advanced Pharmacology –
Pathophysiology of Respiratory Disorders
NURS 6521N Advanced Pharmacology – Pathophysiology of
Respiratory Disorders
In clinical settings, patients often present with various respiratory
symptoms such as congestion, coughing, and wheezing. While
identifying a symptom’s underlying illness can be challenging, it is
essential because even basic symptoms such as persistent
coughing can be a sign of a more severe disorder. Advanced
practice nurses must be able to differentiate between moderate
and severe respiratory disorders, as well as properly diagnose and
prescribe treatment for their patients. For this reason, you must
have an understanding of the pathophysiology of respiratory
disorders. NURS 6521N Advanced Pharmacology –
Pathophysiology of Respiratory Disorders.
Consider the following three scenarios:
Scenario 1:
Ms. Teel brings in her 7-month-old infant for Assessment. She is
afraid that the baby might have respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
because she seems to be coughing a lot, and Ms. Teel heard that
RSV is a common condition for infants. A detailed patient history
reveals that the infant has been coughing consistently for several

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