A school-age child with asthma is prescribed cromolyn sodium. What should the nurse include when teaching the child and the parents about this medication? (Select all that apply.)
A) Use this medication with a metered-dose inhaler.
B) Take this medication before an inhaled bronchodilator.
C) Repeat doses of this medication until symptoms subside.
D) This medication is to be used for an acute asthma attack.
E) Wait 1 to 2 minutes between puffs when taking this medication.
A, E
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Cromolyn sodium should be used with a metered-dose inhaler, and the child should wait 1 to 2 minutes between puffs when taking this medication. This medication should be taken after a bronchodilator. Doses should not exceed the number of ordered puffs because tolerance can develop. This medication is not effective in an acute attack.
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