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soccerdreamer_17

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The patient has a prescription for a medication that is administered via an inhaler. Which of the following will allow the nurse to determine whether the patient requires a spacer for the inhaler?
 
  a. The dosage of medication required
  b. The coordination of the patient
  c. The schedule of administration
  d. The use of a dry powder inhaler

Question 2

The nurse knows that an imbalance of which ion causes acid-base impairment?
 
  a. Hydrogen
  b. Calcium
  c. Magnesium
  d. Sodium


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aliotak

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

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A The use of a spacer is not dependent on the dosage of medication.
B Spacers are especially helpful when the patient has difficulty coordinating the steps involved in self-administering inhaled medications.
C The use of a spacer is not dependent on the schedule of administration.
D Spacers are not required with the use of a dry powder inhaler.

Answer to Question 2

A
The concentration of hydrogen ions determines pH. Low pH designates an acidic environment. High pH designates an alkaline environment. Calcium, magnesium, and sodium are ions, but their imbalances are not direct acid-base impairments.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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