An inhaled sympathomimetic drug has been ordered for a teenage athlete who has exercise-induced asthma. What should the patient be instructed to do?
A) Use the inhaler every day at the same time each day.
B) Use the inhaler as soon as the symptoms start.
C) Use the inhaler 30 to 60 minutes before exercising to ensure peak therapeutic levels when needed.
D) Use the inhaler 2 to 3 hours before exercising to ensure peak effectiveness.
C
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Teaching a patient about using an inhaled sympathomimetic for management of exercise-induced asthma should include instructions to use the inhaler 30 to 60 minutes before exercising to ensure therapeutic levels when needed. The inhaler would not be used daily and waiting until symptoms occur will be too late for prevention. Options B and D are not correct.
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