Select the correct statement about salmeterol.

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Question 1 of 5

Select the correct statement about salmeterol.

A. It is a long acting selective β₁ agonist bronchodilator B. It is a bronchodilator with anti-inflammatory property C. It is a β blocker that can be safely given to asthmatics D. It is an antihistaminic with mast cell stabilizing property

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

All the following are employed in inhalation therapy of asthma except

A. Beclomethasone B. Budesonide C. Dexamethasone D. Triamcinolone

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following would not be recommended for a critically ill patient with signs and symptoms of fluid overload?

A. The initiation of diuretic therapy B. The administration of corticosteroids C. The administration of dialysis for renal failure D. The restriction and close monitoring of fluid intake

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

The physician has ordered a dry powder inhaler for a patient that is being discharged. The patient has never used an inhaler before. Which of the following instructions is correct for using a dry powder inhaler?

A. Blow slowly into the device B. Hold the device vertically after loading C. Inhale rapidly for 1-2 seconds D. Breathe normally in and out of the device

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

You are called to instruct an 8-year-old girl with asthma on how to use an albuterol metered dose inhaler. Which of the following can be done in order to increase the deposition of the bronchodilator?

A. Add a spacer or holding chamber to the MDI B. Remove the mouthpiece from the MDI C. Have the child inhale as quickly as possible D. Switch from an MDI to a DPI

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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