A Patient Has Prescriptions for Two Inhalers

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient has prescriptions for two inhalers.One inhaler is a bronchodilator; the other is a corticosteroid.Which instruction should the nurse give the patient regarding these inhalers?

• A)The corticosteroid should be taken first.
• B)The bronchodilator should be taken first.
• C)The two drugs should be taken at least 2 hours apart.
• D)The order of administration does not matter with these two drugs.

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Definitions:

Brachial Plexus

A network of nerves that originates from the spinal cord in the neck and supplies the arm, forearm, and hand.

Musculocutaneous Nerve

A nerve in the arm that innervates the biceps brachii muscle, playing a key role in bending the elbow and rotating the forearm.

Ansa Cervicalis

Ansa cervicalis is a loop of nerves in the neck that serves to innervate certain muscles responsible for movements of the larynx, pharynx, and other nearby structures.

Autonomic Reflexes

Reflex actions within the body that are involuntarily controlled by the autonomic nervous system, influencing functions such as heart rate and digestion.