For a Hospitalized Patient Who Will Require Ongoing Maintenance Bronchodilator

question 85

Multiple Choice

For a hospitalized patient who will require ongoing maintenance bronchodilator therapy after discharge, what should your end goal be?

• A) Complete relief of all patient symptoms
• B) Normal airflow and cessation of therapy
• C) Effective self-administration of the drug
• D) Peak expiratory flow rate that exceeds 70% of "personal best"

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