A nurse preparing to care for a patient with asthma would anticipate that which of the following will be ordered for this patient?
A) Antihypertensives
B) Potassium supplements
C) Corticosteroids
D) Diuretics
Ans: C
Feedback: Corticosteroids are the most potent and effective anti-inflammatory medications currently available. A systemic preparation may be used to gain rapid control of asthma and to treat moderate to severe exacerbations of the disease. Antihypertensives, potassium supplements, and diuretics would not be routinely administered to patients with asthma.
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