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madam-professor

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A patient newly diagnosed with chronic
 
  obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed inhaled pirbuterol (Maxair) every 6 hours. You should instruct the patient to take additional drug doses during which specific times or conditions?
  a. At bedtime
  b. When feeling especially nervous
  c. When feeling especially breathless
  d. If the peak expiratory flow rate is 80 or greater than his or her personal best

Question 2

A patient is prescribed spironolactone (Aldactone). Why should you advise the patient to avoid the use of salt substitutes?
 
  a. They increase a patient's risk for a high potassium level.
  b. They can increase the patient's risk for hypertension.
  c. They may lead to hypokalemia.
  d. They can cause water retention.


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Jadwiga9

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thank you!


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