A patient uses an inhaled corticosteroid. Which instruction helps prevent a common local adverse effect?
Correct answer: A. Rinse the mouth with water after each use
- A. Rinse the mouth with water after each use
- B. Drink grapefruit juice immediately after each dose
- C. Lie flat for 30 minutes after inhalation
- D. Repeat the dose whenever the mouth feels dry
Explanation
Rinsing and spitting after an inhaled corticosteroid reduces medicine remaining in the mouth and lowers the risk of oral candidiasis. The inhaler should not be repeated simply because dryness occurs.
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Safe medication administration covers oral, sublingual, buccal, topical, inhaled, enteral, intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes, including their absorption patterns and technique. It also includes medication rights, patient identification, documentation, allergy checks, injection site selection and prevention of errors, with route selection distinguished from dosage calculation.
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