To achieve therapeutic effectiveness, a nurse teaches a patient with chronic asthma to use an inhaled glucocorticoid medication according to which schedule?
A. Only in an emergency
B. On a continuing, daily basis
C. To abort an asthma attack
D. 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off
Answer: B. On a continuing, daily basis
Explanation: Glucocorticoid medications are the first-line therapy for asthma to reduce symptoms of inflammation. They should be taken for prophylaxis on a daily basis. Therapeutic effects develop slowly, so these drugs cannot be taken to abort an asthma attack or in an emergency. They are most effective when administered on a fixed schedule, not PRN.
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