Question

pharmacology
made easy 5.0
the respiratory
system test
question: 19 of 25 time
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a nurse is teaching a client who is
beginning fluticasone/salmeterol
therapy. which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
\take the medication as needed for acute
asthma.\
\follow a low-sodium diet.\
\use an alternate-day dosing schedule.\
\increase weight-bearing activities.\

Explanation:

Fluticasone/salmeterol is a combination of an inhaled corticosteroid and a long - acting beta - agonist, used for long - term management of asthma/COPD, not acute attacks (so "Take the medication as needed for acute asthma" is wrong). It doesn't require a low - sodium diet (so "Follow a low - sodium diet" is wrong) and is usually taken daily, not alternate - day (so "Use an alternate - day dosing schedule" is wrong). Long - term corticosteroid use (inhaled, though less systemic effect) can lead to bone loss, so increasing weight - bearing activities helps with bone health.

Answer:

D. "Increase weight - bearing activities." (assuming the options are labeled A - D with D being the last option as per the standard multiple - choice layout here)