Author Question: During a class for caregivers of children with asthma, a caregiver asks about a plastic device ... (Read 68 times)

dalyningkenk · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

During a class for caregivers of children with asthma, a

caregiver asks about a plastic device that is held in the hand and delivers a premeasured exact amount of steroid medication. The nurse recognizes that the caregiver is most likely referring to which device?
A) Medication cup
B) Metered-dose inhaler
C) Nebulizer
D) Needleless syringe

Question 2

The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a child who has cystic

fibrosis regarding the medications prescribed and how to properly take them. The nurse recognizes that many medications used on a daily basis for the treatment of cystic fibrosis are given by which methods?
A) Directly into the vein
B) Through a gastrostomy tube
C) Using a nebulizer
D) Sprinkled onto the food