Question

The nurse determines that a client understands the teaching about metered dose inhaler (MDI) when the client states “I” should

a) rinse my mouth after inhalation of a corticoid steroid

b) wait 20 minutes to use a second inhaler medication

c) use the corticosteroid inhaler before using the bronchodilator inhaler

d) take three short quick breaths when I administer the inhaler

2) when administering the first dose of cefazolin, a cephalosporin, the nurse should monitor closely for a cross sensitivity allergic reaction if the client has a history of a severe allergic reaction to

a) aminoglycoside

b) erythromycin

c) penicillin

d) tetracycline

Answer 1

Option a is the correct answer as rinsing out the mouth of the individual with little bit of water after each and every dose of the medication that is inhaled corticosteroids will be effective in reducing the side effects. For example it can help in the reduction of fungal infection like candidiasis in the oral cavity as a result of this .

Option a is the correct answer

For MDI the wait to take the second inhaler medication is about one minute so 20 mints is wrong

Option c is wrong as bronchodilators has to be taken before taking corticosteroid as taking the bronchodilator inhaler 1st will help to open the congestion in the respiratory system and wil allow the corticosteroid to reach out to the needed site .

Option d is wrong as quick breath can be taken as long as needed as the medication is taken it is not restricted to 3