Summary notes.docx Assignment 12.2: Shadow Health-Focused Exam: COPD and Anti-asthmatics

summary notes.docx  Assignment 12.2: Shadow Health-Focused Exam: COPD and Anti-asthmatics Concept  Student name  Institution affiliation  Assignment 12.2: Shadow Health-Focused Exam: COPD and Anti-asthmatics Concept  Synopsis of the Shadow Health Assignment  The paper examines the Shadow Health Assignment regarding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It analyses Ms OConnor, a 55-year-old lady health problem of COPD characterized by bronchospasm. She has an inherited smoking behavior over thirty-seven years.  Ms OConnor has symptoms like breathing difficulties, fatigue, and release of clear sputum with yellow, dark and gray phlegm, coughing, and skin discoloration. These are the symptoms of COPD infection, according to Safka & Mclvor (2015, par 2). Madam Peterson trained her on how to use the prescribed drugs.   She was advised to use Formoterol drug 160mcg/4.5mcg twice a day after every twelve hours and Albuterol/ipratropium bromide 100mcg/20mcg four times a day. However, SPIRIVA handihaler is the best drug for preventing COPD exacerbation (Food and Drugs Administration, 2009). Additionally, Varenicline a non-drug therapy helps achieve a smoking recession explaining her 30lb weight increase. The clinician requested her to report back if symptoms persist.  Lessons Learned  The patients should be allowed to express their feelings, values, and preferences. For example, upon visiting the hospital, Ms OConnor was allowed to express her health problems, desires, and personal life. As a result, the