The nurse should teach clients with COPD to avoid: a. ...

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The nurse should teach clients with COPD to avoid:
 
  a. cephalosporin antimicrobial agents. c. systemic corticosteroids.
  b. caffeine-containing beverages. d. beta-adrenergic blocking agents.

Question 2

The client is prescribed two inhalant medications. One is a bronchodilator and the other is a corticosteroid. The nurse believes that the client understands proper self-administration when the client relates which of the following statements?
 
  a. I can use the inhalers as often as necessary.
  b. I should first take the steroid and then the bronchodilator.
  c. I should first take the bronchodilator and then the steroid.
  d. It really doesn't matter which one I use first.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: These are not contraindicated in clients with COPD.
B Incorrect: These are not contraindicated in clients with COPD.
C Incorrect: These are not contraindicated in clients with COPD.
D Correct: These agents cause bronchoconstriction and are contraindicated in clients with COPD.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This shows client lack of understanding.
B Incorrect: This shows client lack of understanding.
C Correct: This demonstrates client understanding.
D Incorrect: This shows client lack of understanding.

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