Inhaled Medications Flashcards
(7 cards)
The resident uses a spacer with the MDIs. As she breathes in and out you hear a whistling sound. You should ask her to breathe more slowly.
(True/False)
True
The Turbuhaler should be shaken just before the resident breathes through it, in order to properly mix the dose. (true/false)
false
The resident uses a spacer with the MDIs. The dose is “2 puffs.” You can spray both puffs into the spacer at the same time.
false
Which of the following is not true regarding anti-inflammatory corticosteroid inhaled medications?
a)The person may develop an infection in the mouth when using the medications.
b)They should be given before the bronchodilator inhaler.
c)The mouth should be rinsed after use.
d)They may be in a combination inhaler with bronchodilator medications.
B
Bronchodilator medications
A) are used at bedtime to promote sleep
B) reduce inflammation
C) open the airways
D) are analgesics (pain medications)
C
The resident has 2 different inhalers to be given at the same dose time. You should wait how many minutes before giving the second medication?
a)1 - 2 minutes
b)5 minutes
c)10 minutes
d)don’t need to wait
B
If the resident has more than one inhaler to be given at the same dose time, ask him which one he wants first because the order doesn’t matter. (true/false)
False
