Question

How would you teach a patient how to prep an inhaler?

a. Tell them to spray the inhaler 4 times and discard after 150 puffs.
b. Tell them to shake the inhaler for 5 seconds.
c. Tell them to spray the inhaler 4 times and discard after 200 puffs.
d. You do not need to prime it.

Answer 1

To prep an inhaler, you should shake it for 5 seconds.

Step-by-step explanation:

To teach a patient how to prep an inhaler, you would tell them to shake the inhaler for 5 seconds before using it. This ensures that the medication is properly mixed and dispersed in the inhaler. Option b is the correct answer.