Which Principle(s)would Be When Teaching a Patient to Use a Steroid

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which principle(s) would be when teaching a patient to use a steroid inhaler?(Select all that apply.)

• A) Frequent oral hygiene is necessary.
• B) The inhaler should be used on a PRN basis only.
• C) Rinse and spit after inhalation of the medication.
• D) When taking a steroid drug as well as a bronchodilator, the bronchodilator should be administered first.
• E) Hold the breath for 10 seconds during inhalation of the medication.

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