What Is the Most Important Precaution to Teach a Patient

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the most important precaution to teach a patient about anti-inflammatory drugs used for respiratory problems?

• A) To keep the drug with them at all times to use for sudden narrowing of the airways.
• B) To take the drug daily,even when symptoms of airway obstruction are not present.
• C) To avoid crowds and people who are ill because of the greatly increased risk for infection.
• D) To brush their teeth at least four times daily to remove the drug from the mouth and improve taste.

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