Which of the following patient skills are necessary to ensure ...

[evelyn o bentley]

Which of the following patient skills are necessary to ensure effectiveness of drug administration via the aerosol route?
 
  1. Ability to keep track of dosing requirements
  2. Understanding of the methods and goals of therapy
  3. Ability to recognize undesirable side effects
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1 and 3 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

Which of the following factors is most crucial in developing an effective program of aerosol drug self-administration in an adult patient requiring maintenance of bronchodilator therapy?
 
  a. Proper device selection
  b. Well-written brochures
  c. Reliable peak expiratory flow rate meter
  d. Good patient education

[briseldagonzales]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Whenever possible, patients should be taught to understand the basic administration techniques, to keep track of dosing requirements, to recognize undesirable side effects, and to understand the options and actions required to reduce or eliminate these effects.

Answer to Question 2

Awesome job my friend

[evelyn o bentley]

Great answer, keep it coming

[brbarasa]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it