HIM 2214 -Module 4 Questions with complete solutions

rescue inhaler Correct Answer--an inhaler device that contains a quick-acting bronchodilator drug to relieve and "rescue" the patient from acute asthma symptoms. -The most common rescue inhalers contain the beta-agonist bronchodilator drugs, particularly albuterol. spacer Correct Answer-a long plastic chamber can be attached to the inhaler. It has its own mouthpiece on the other end. actuations Correct Answer-"puffs" a patient takes when using an inhaler metered dose inhaler (MDI) Correct Answer-each dose of the inhaler is measured direct observed therapy (DOT) Correct Answer--the patient must come to a clinic each day and be observed while actually taking each dose Bronchodilator drugs Correct Answer--relax the smooth muscle layer around the bronchioles, allowing them to dilate, which increases air flow to the lungs -used to prevent or treat asthma and bronchospasm, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic br