A Patient Has Prescriptions for Two Inhalers

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient has prescriptions for two inhalers. One inhaler is a bronchodilator, and the other is a corticosteroid. Which instruction regarding these inhalers will the nurse give to the patient?

• A) "Take the corticosteroid inhaler first."
• B) "Take the bronchodilator inhaler first."
• C) "Take these two drugs at least 2 hours apart."
• D) "It does not matter which inhaler you use first."

Identify the unique characteristics of various bacterial groups.

Distinguish between bacterial groups based on the presence or absence of a cell wall.

Recognize the significance of a waxy cell wall in certain bacteria and its implications for bacterial survival and pathogenicity.

Understand the ecological roles of bacteria, including those with photosynthetic capabilities.

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Definitions:

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell involved in the immune response, playing a key role in the body's defense against pathogens.

White Blood Cells

White blood cells, or leukocytes, are components of the blood that protect the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Aged Red Blood Cells

Older erythrocytes that have been circulating in the bloodstream for 100 to 120 days and are typically removed by the spleen.

Spleen

An organ in vertebrates, part of the lymphatic system, involved in producing and removing blood cells and forming part of the immune response.