TT is a 52-year-old white male who presents to his primary c…

TT is a 52-year-old white male who presents to his primary care physician with a chief complaint of shortness of breath. He works in construction and finds himself winded more often than not. A smoker since the age of 15, TT now smokes 10 cigarettes per day. The primary care physician sends TT for spirometry testing, which reveals that his FEV/FVC is 50%. Concerned with this result, the physician refers to the guidelines and prescribes therapy. The promotion of smoking cessation is mandatory. In addition, which type of drug therapy would be most pharmacologically beneficial to TT? Select all that apply.

You examine Jane, a 24-year-old woman who has an acute asthm…

You examine Jane, a 24-year-old woman who has an acute asthma flare following a 3-day history of upper respiratory tract symptoms (clear nasal discharge, dry cough, no fever). She has a history of moderate persistent asthma that is usually in good control and an acceptable peak expiratory flow (PEF). She is using budesonide (Pulmicort) and albuterol as directed and continues to have difficulty with coughing and wheezing. At home, her PEF is 55% of personal best. In the office, her forced expiratory volume at 1 second (FEV) is 65% of predicted. What should her medication regimen be adjusted to include?