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gbarreiro

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A physician prescribes albuterol and beclomethasone inhalers for an asthmatic patient. The nurse should:
 
  1. question the prescription; two inhalers should not be prescribed concurrently.
  2. administer the albuterol first; wait 5 minutes; and administer the beclomethasone.
  3. administer either inhaler; wait 30 minutes; and administer the other inhaler.
  4. administer the beclomethasone first; wait 5 minutes; and administer the albuterol.

Question 2

An asthmatic patient is admitted to the emergency department with severe bronchospasm. The nurse should prepare to administer:
 
  1. a nebulized beta2 agonist.
  2. a salmeterol-type inhaled agonist.
  3. an oral beta2 agonist.
  4. an inhaled corticosteroid.


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Sammyo

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

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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