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Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 48, Respiratory Medications
Published 2 months, 4 weeks ago
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
• Differentiate rescue inhalers (albuterol) from maintenance inhalers (corticosteroids).
• Administer a bronchodilator before an inhaled corticosteroid to maximize medication delivery.
• Monitor for tachycardia, tremors, and nervousness as key side effects of beta-2 agonists.
• Instruct patients to rinse their mouth after using inhaled corticosteroids to prevent oral candidiasis.
• Understand that leukotriene modifiers like montelukast are for long-term prevention, not acute attacks.
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