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ts19998

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client is prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid. The nurse would instruct the client about which of the following as a possible adverse reaction? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Fungal infection
  B) Pharyngeal irritation
  C) Blurred vision
  D) Bradycardia
  E) Insomnia

Question 2

A client with exercise-induced bronchospasm calls the physician's office to obtain a refill for his breathing medication. The client would most likely be prescribed which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Beclomethasone (Qvar)
  B) Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
  C) Theophylline (Theo-Dur)
  D) Mometasone (Asmanex)
  E) Bitolterol (Tornalate)


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Dominic

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

Ans: A, B
Feedback:
Adverse reactions of inhaled corticosteroids include oral, laryngeal, and pharyngeal irritation and fungal infection. Blurred vision, bradycardia, and insomnia are not associated with inhaled corticosteroids.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, E
Feedback:
Beta-2 agonists, such as levalbuterol and bitolterol, are used to treat exercise-induced bronchospasm. Beclomethasone and mometasone are inhaled corticosteroids. Theophylline is a xanthine derivative.


ts19998

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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