A patient reaches for the salmeterol (Serevent) inhaler with the onset of an asthma attack. What is your best instruction to the patient?
a. Use the albuterol (Proventil) inhaler instead.
b. Wait at least one full minute between puffs.
c. Attach the spacer to the inhaler before using it.
d. Take a deep breath, hold it for 15 seconds, and then exhale before using the inhaler.
ANS: A
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