Question

If a client has been prescribed multiple inhaled medications, how would you educate the client on the self-administration of these medications, and in what order should they be administered?

Answer 1

Answer: In the case of multiple inhaled medications, it is important to teach patient regarding self administration. It is important to keep time differences between the different medication. There should be at least 2 hour difference between the different inhaler puffs. The order that should be followed such as:

The short acting drug should be taken first. There could be drug interactions so the long acting drugs should be taken after 2 hours.