You Are Assisting a Patient in Taking Her Metered-Dose Inhaler

question 54

Multiple Choice

You are assisting a patient in taking her metered-dose inhaler for the first time. Which one of the following statements about the side effects of the medication would be most appropriate?

• A) "You will probably not even remember taking the medication."
• B) "You may feel anxious and your heart rate may increase."
• C) "You may experience a runny nose and increase in saliva."
• D) "The medication may cause you to become very tired and fatigued."

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