A nurse is developing a teaching plan about measures to reduce ...

[cartlidgeashley]

A nurse is developing a teaching plan about measures to reduce the risk of infection with Candida albicans from antiasthma therapy. The nurse includes this information because the client is prescribed which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Albuterol (Ventolin)
  B) Cromolyn (Gastrocrom)
  C) Fluticasone (Flovent)
  D) Tiotropium (Spiriva)
  E) Budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort)

Question 2

The nurse teaches a client receiving an inhaled corticosteroid about the possibility of developing oral thrush. Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching plan as a way to reduce this risk? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Need to avoid eating after administration
  B) Performing strict oral hygiene
  C) Cleaning the inhaler per package instructions
  D) Using proper technique when administering dose
  E) Administering a dose only every other day

[batool]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, E
Feedback:
Mast cell aerosols such as cromolyn and inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) such as fluticasone and budesonide/formoterol have been associated with the development of oral thrush. Therefore, the client needs instructions on how to reduce his risk. Albuterol, a short-acting beta-2 agonist, and tiotropium, a cholinergic blocker, are not associated with the development of thrush.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, D
Feedback:
To decrease the likelihood of developing oral thrush, a client should use strict oral hygiene, cleanse the inhaler as directed in the package instructions, and use proper technique when administering a dose. There is no need to avoid eating after administration, and using the drug only every other day would not be effective.

[cartlidgeashley]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bbburns21]

Gracias!