A patient newly diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed inhaled pirbuterol (Maxair) every 6 hours. The nurse instructs 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
C
Unlike for asthma, short-acting beta2 adrenergic agonists often are prescribed on a schedule and as an additional rescue drug for the patient with COPD. Extra doses may be needed to open the airways whenever the patient feels especially breathless.
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