The Label on Your Patient's Prescribed Metered-Dose Inhaler Reads as Follows

question 30

Multiple Choice

The label on your patient's prescribed metered-dose inhaler reads as follows: "Administer three puffs as needed for shortness of breath." Your protocols state that you can only assist with two puffs. The patient is extremely short of breath. You should:

• A) administer three puffs.
• B) not administer the medication.
• C) contact medical direction for orders.
• D) administer two puffs.

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Definitions:

Elasticity of Supply

A measure of how much the quantity supplied of a good changes in response to a change in price.

Price Ceiling

A legal maximum price that can be charged for a good or service, intended to protect consumers from excessive prices.

Price Ceiling

A legal maximum price for a good or service, above which it cannot be sold, typically set by government to protect consumers.

Shortage/Surplus

A state in the market where the demand for goods exceeds the supply, leading to a shortage, or where the supply surpasses demand, resulting in a surplus.