ATI RN
ATI Nur27500 Pathopharm Exam Questions
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has asthma and new prescriptions for albuterol and fluticasone, both by nebulizer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: "I will be sure to use the albuterol nebulizer before the fluticasone." This answer is correct because albuterol is a short-acting bronchodilator that helps to open the airways quickly, providing immediate relief during an asthma attack. Fluticasone, on the other hand, is a corticosteroid medication that helps to reduce inflammation in the airways over time. Using the albuterol first helps to open the airways, allowing the fluticasone to penetrate deeper into the lungs and be more effective. It is important to use the bronchodilator before the corticosteroid to optimize the benefits of both medications.
Choice A is incorrect because fluticasone is not a rescue medication for immediate relief of asthma symptoms.
Choice C is incorrect because rinsing the mouth after using inhalers is important to prevent oral thrush, a common side effect of inhaled cort
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