Question

How do you administer bronchodilators and steroids together? (Select all that apply)

a) Administer bronchodilator first, then wait 5 minutes before the steroid
b) Administer bronchodilator and steroid simultaneously
c) Administer steroid first, then wait 5 minutes before the bronchodilator
d) Administer on alternate days

Answer 1

To administer bronchodilators and steroids together, it is recommended to administer the bronchodilator first, then wait 5 minutes before administering the steroid.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to administer bronchodilators and steroids together, the most common approach is to administer the bronchodilator first to open up the airways and wait for about 5 minutes to allow it to take effect. After that, the steroid can be administered. This allows the bronchodilator to work immediately to relieve the symptoms of asthma attack while the steroid helps with long-term control.