A patient is starting on the drug cromolyn
sodium. Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for clarification about the purpose, administration schedule, or side effects of this drug?
a. "If I get a skin rash, I will call my doctor right away."
b. "I will keep using the drug even if I don't notice a difference in my asthma after the first week."
c. "I will keep the inhaler with me at all times so that I can use it quickly when an asthma attack occurs."
d. "I have been trying to inhale deeply when I trigger the inhaler so that more of the drug reaches my lungs."
ANS: C
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