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mspears3

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The nurse instructs a client with asthma to always carry a rescue inhaler or quick-relief medication with him at all times. Which of the following would the client most likely carry? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Salmeterol (Serevent)
  B) Metaproterenol (Alupent)
  C) Tiotropium (Spiriva)
  D) Albuterol (Proventil)
  E) Formoterol (Foradil)

Question 2

When describing the drugs used to treat lower respiratory system conditions, the nursing instructor discusses chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
 
  Which condition would the instructor include when discussing this condition related to the use of these drugs? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Asthma
  B) Pulmonary embolism
  C) Pulmonary hypertension
  D) Chronic bronchitis
  E) Pneumonia


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Loise Hard

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

Ans: B, D
Feedback:
Short-acting beta agonists (SABAs) such as metaproterenol and albuterol are used as rescue treatment for asthma. Salmeterol and formoterol are long-acting beta agonists (LABAs). Tiotropium is a cholinergic blocking drug used to treat bronchospasm associated with COPD.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, D
Feedback:
COPD encompasses asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive bronchitis, emphysema, or a combination of the conditions.


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