A client is prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid. The nurse would ...

[ts19998]

A client is prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid. The nurse would instruct the client about which of the following as a possible adverse reaction? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Fungal infection
  B) Pharyngeal irritation
  C) Blurred vision
  D) Bradycardia
  E) Insomnia

Question 2

A client with exercise-induced bronchospasm calls the physician's office to obtain a refill for his breathing medication. The client would most likely be prescribed which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Beclomethasone (Qvar)
  B) Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
  C) Theophylline (Theo-Dur)
  D) Mometasone (Asmanex)
  E) Bitolterol (Tornalate)

[Dominic]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B
Feedback:
Adverse reactions of inhaled corticosteroids include oral, laryngeal, and pharyngeal irritation and fungal infection. Blurred vision, bradycardia, and insomnia are not associated with inhaled corticosteroids.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, E
Feedback:
Beta-2 agonists, such as levalbuterol and bitolterol, are used to treat exercise-induced bronchospasm. Beclomethasone and mometasone are inhaled corticosteroids. Theophylline is a xanthine derivative.

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