A patient has recently recovered from pneumonia. She is on an expectorant for a cough she developed with her pneumonia. She discovers that she now wheezes after jogging in the morning. What might the nurse expect the physician to suggest?
a. Taking an oral bronchodilator before running
b. Using an intranasal steroid nebulizer before running
c. Taking a spray decongestant before running
d. Drinking 2 quarts of water daily
Question 2
When using the mucous membrane for percutaneous medication administration, the nurse should use an oily base for medication absorption when which is true?
a. The mucous membrane is too dry, and skin will flake off.
b. The patient is allergic to oil-based preparations.
c. The medication needs a slow absorption.
d. The medication needs a rapid absorption.
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