NUR 2474 Pharmacology for Professional Nursing

Exam 2 Review

Inhaler education- how to use, how many puffs, glucocorticoids (steroids)

• Depress the inhaler and breathe in

• Hold that in for as long as they can

• Wait about 1min between 1st and 2nd puff

• If 2 inhalers are being used, use the bronchodilator 1st

• Complete the puffs from the 1st inhaler before using the 2nd one

● 1-2 puffs.

● Rinse mouth after using glucocorticoids inhalers (Fluticasone, Prednisone,

Beclomethasone)

● Steroids are the most effective meds for long-term control of airway inflammation