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A client is ordered to receive metaproterenol (Alupent) for asthma by inhaler, rather than orally. The nurse recognizes that when the medication is given by inhaler rather than orally:
 
  a. the inhaled dose is higher than the oral dose.
  b. the onset of the inhaled dose is faster than that of the oral dose.
  c. there are more side effects with the inhaled dose.
  d. the oral dose has a shorter half-life.

Question 2

The client has been started on an oral dosage of aminophylline. The nurse recognizes that the dosage of this medication is prepared based on the client's:
 
  a. remaining medication regimen.
  b. body weight in kilograms.
  c. breathing pattern and lung capacity.
  d. current pulmonary function test.


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mbcrismon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The inhaled dose has a more rapid onset, requires a smaller dose, has fewer side effects, and has a shorter half-life than the oral dose.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Loading dosage of the drug is 400 mg; then the dose is increased according to body weight.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Gracias!

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