Author Question: Persons using nasal sprays are advised to limit the use of the spray container to one person and one ... (Read 29 times)

BRWH · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Persons using nasal sprays are advised to limit the use of the spray container to one person and one episode of illness because:

a. once the container is opened, the medication rapidly loses its effectiveness.
b. viruses may colonize the tip of the container, thus spreading infection.
c. once exposed to air, the medication is likely to become contaminated with fungi.
d. the medications deactivate before the next infection.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a client with blocked nasal passages who uses intranasal steroid products that the client should be advised to:

a. use a decongestant shortly before administration of the steroid product.
b. use an antihistamine shortly before administration of the steroid product.
c. also use a combination antihistamine-decongestant product for maximum effectiveness.
d. avoid using any other drugs that affect the nasal mucosa.

kmb352 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not a true rationale.
B Correct: This is the rationale for limiting a spray container to one person, one illness.
C Incorrect: This is not a true rationale.
D Incorrect: This is not a true rationale.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This will help with adequate distribution of the intranasal steroid product.
B Incorrect: This will not impact on the administration of the intranasal steroid product.
C Incorrect: This will not impact on the administration of the intranasal steroid product.
D Incorrect: This is not sound advice.