A patient has prescriptions for two inhalers. One inhaler is a bronchodilator, and the other is a
corticosteroid. Which instruction regarding these inhalers will the nurse give to the patient? -
Answer✔✔-Take the bronchodilator first.
When evaluating a patient;s use of a metered-dose inhaler, the nurse notes that the patient is unable to
coordinate the activation of the inhaler with her breathing. What intervention is most appropriate at this
time? - Answer✔✔-Obtain an order for a spacer device.
The nurse is reviewing medications for the treatment of asthma. Which drugs are used for acute asthma
attacks? - Answer✔✔-Albuterol nebulizer solution and Epinephrine
The nurse is providing instructions to a patient who has a new prescription for a corticosteroid metered-
dose inhaler. Which statement by the patient indicates that teaching was effective? - Answer✔✔-a. I will
rinse my mouth with water after using the inhaler and then spit out the water.
c. I will clean the plastic inhaler casing weekly by removing the canister and then washing the casing in
warm, soapy water. I will then let it dry before reassembling.
e. I will continue to use the inhaler even if I am feeling better.
When reviewing the allergy history of a patient, the nurse notes that the patient is allergic to penicillin.
Based on this finding, the nurse would question an order for which class of antibiotics? - Answer✔✔-
Cephalosporins
The nurse is providing teaching to a patient taking an oral tetracycline antibiotic. Which statement by the
nurse is correct? - Answer✔✔-Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds while on this medication.
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