Multiple Choice
A provider has prescribed ipratropium bromide/albuterol sulfate (Combivent) for a patient who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . The nurse explains that this combination product is prescribed primarily for which reason?
A) To be more convenient for patients who require both medications
B) To improve compliance in patients who may forget to take both drugs
C) To increase forced expiratory volume, an indicator of symptom improvement
D) To minimize the side effects that would occur if the drugs are given separately
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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Q1: The nurse is caring for a patient
Q2: A patient will begin using an albuterol
Q3: A patient will be discharged home with
Q4: The nurse is caring for a patient
Q6: A patient who uses an inhaled glucocorticoid
Q7: A patient will begin using ipratropium bromide
Q8: The nurse is preparing to administer epinephrine
Q9: The nurse is caring for a patient
Q10: The nurse is caring for a patient
Q11: The nurse is performing a medication history