ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
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Nurses' Notes
0800:
Client reports frequent cough, wheezing, and tightness of chest. Bilateral breath sounds with scattered inspiratory and expiratory wheezes.
1000:
Reinforced teaching about newly prescribed medications.
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| Take your albuterol when you are having difficulty breathing. |
| Hold your breath for 20 seconds when taking your albuterol. |
| Take the salmeterol 5 minutes before the albuterol when you need both medications. |
| Take the salmeterol 2 times each day. |
| Rinse out your mouth after taking the fluticasone. |
| Take the fluticasone as needed for an asthma attack. |
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Sure, here is a detailed explanation for each choice:
A: Taking albuterol during difficulty breathing helps relieve symptoms promptly.
D: Salmeterol should be taken twice daily for optimal effectiveness.
E: Rinsing mouth after fluticasone reduces the risk of oral thrush.
Incorrect choices:
B: Holding breath doesn't affect albuterol efficacy.
C: Timing salmeterol before albuterol isn't necessary.
F: Fluticasone is a controller, not a rescue inhaler.
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