A patient newly diagnosed with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed inhaled pirbuterol (Maxair) every 6 hours. You should instruct the patient to take additional drug doses during which specific times or conditions?
a. At bedtime
b. When feeling especially nervous
c. When feeling especially breathless
d. If the peak expiratory flow rate is 80% or greater than his or her personal best
ANS: C
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