When using a metered dose inhaler without a holding chamber or a spacer, the patient should be instructed to fire the device at what point?

a. Immediately before beginning a slow in-spiration
b. Immediately after beginning a slow exha-lation
c. Immediately after beginning a slow inspi-ration
d. Immediately before beginning a slow ex-halation


ANS: C

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