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MS, your 62-year-old male patient, missed his last annual appointment scheduled 6 weeks ago. Today, he describes hisÂ
cc as SOB with ADL’s. He also reports coughing for the past 2 months when he wakes up in the morning. He states heÂ
clears his throat frequently. PMH HLD (Tricor 145mg daily), HTN (Olmesartan 20 mg PO daily). Smoked cigarettes for 2-3Â
years in 20’s.Â
Post bronchodilator spirometry results
Test Result (%Â
Predicted)
%Â
Change
FEV1/FVC 60 4
FEV1 61 3
FVC 62.8 4
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1. What is the interpretation of results
2. What is the Interpretation of reversibility/GOLD severity grading with references
3. What is the most likely diagnosis
4. What is the treatment strategy with rationale with references
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NURSING NR 601