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leilurhhh

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An older patient is prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid as part of treatment for asthma. What will the nurse instruct the patient about the use of this medication? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. It can cause oral thrush or candidiasis.
  2. Use a spacer when taking this medication.
  3. It has no effect on any other health problems.
  4. Rinse the mouth and spit after using this medication.
  5. It is the most effective anti-inflammatory treatment for asthma.

Question 2

What will the nurse keep in mind when planning care for an older patient diagnosed with asthma?
 
  1. Asthma is not diagnosed as a new condition in older patients.
  2. Asthma is treated with the same types of medications in older patients as in younger patients.
  3. Older patients will have fewer side effects and drug interactions from asthma medications than younger patients.
  4. Asthma can be differentiated from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by changes seen on a series of chest x-rays.



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Answer to Question 1

1,2,4,5
Rationale: Inhaled corticosteroids can cause oral thrush (candidiasis).

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: Asthma can be a new diagnosis in older patients as well as in younger patients.




leilurhhh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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