The nurse is administering an albuterol (Ventolin) inhaler to a client with asthma. The absorption of the medication will occur in what manner?
1. Very slowly, since the airways are constricted
2. Over a 2- to 3-hour period
3. In a slow, steady fashion
4. Very rapidly
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Even though some airway constriction might be present, the airway membranes are very thin, and will absorb the medication.
Rationale 2: It will not take 2 to 3 hours for absorption to occur.
Rationale 3: Absorption will not occur in a slow, steady fashion.
Rationale 4: Drugs given via inhalation produce a rapid response, since the membrane separating the drug from the bloodstream is very thin and absorption occurs readily.
Global Rationale: Drugs given via inhalation produce a rapid response, since the membrane separating the drug from the bloodstream is very thin and absorption occurs readily. Even though some airway constriction might be present, the airway membranes are very thin, and will absorb the medication. It will not take 2 to 3 hours for absorption to occur. Absorption will not occur in a slow, steady fashion.
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