Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A client's severe asthma has necessitated the use of a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA). Which of the client's statements suggests a need for further education?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Correct Answer: A: "Make sure to use this each time I feel an asthma attack coming on."
Rationale: This statement suggests a need for further education because LABAs are not meant for immediate relief during an asthma attack. They are intended for long-term control and prevention. Using LABAs as a rescue medication can be dangerous and ineffective. The client should be using a short-acting beta2-agonist (SABA) for quick relief during an asthma attack.
Summary of other choices:
B: "I know that these drugs can sometimes make my heart beat faster." - This statement shows an understanding of a common side effect of LABAs.
C: "I've heard that this drug sometimes gets less effective over time." - This statement acknowledges the potential development of tolerance to LABAs over time.
D: "I've heard that this drug is particularly good at preventing asthma attacks during exercise." - This statement reflects an appropriate understanding of LABAs being used as a prevention strategy during exercise.
Rationale: This statement suggests a need for further education because LABAs are not meant for immediate relief during an asthma attack. They are intended for long-term control and prevention. Using LABAs as a rescue medication can be dangerous and ineffective. The client should be using a short-acting beta2-agonist (SABA) for quick relief during an asthma attack.
Summary of other choices:
B: "I know that these drugs can sometimes make my heart beat faster." - This statement shows an understanding of a common side effect of LABAs.
C: "I've heard that this drug sometimes gets less effective over time." - This statement acknowledges the potential development of tolerance to LABAs over time.
D: "I've heard that this drug is particularly good at preventing asthma attacks during exercise." - This statement reflects an appropriate understanding of LABAs being used as a prevention strategy during exercise.