Author Question: A client is prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid. The nurse would instruct the client about which of ... (Read 67 times)

ts19998 · **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)

Dominic · **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.