HESI RN
RN HESI Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
To control asthma, a client in a residential treatment facility uses a fluticasone propionate and salmeterol discus inhalation system, which provides an inhaled powdered form of these combined medications. Which instruction should the nurse provide to this client’s caregivers? Which instruction should the nurse provide to this client’s caregivers?
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Rationale: The fluticasone propionate and salmeterol discus is a maintenance medication designed for twice-daily use, approximately 12 hours apart. Using it more frequently increases the risk of side effects without additional benefit. It is not intended for acute asthma attacks, which require a short-acting bronchodilator like albuterol.
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