MDI- Inhaled Respiratory Medications Flashcards
1
Q
What should be done with all MDI drugs
A
Shake- most are suspensions
2
Q
How much is each Albuterol dose?
A
90micrograms (mcg) order is usually two hits 180mcg total.
3
Q
First skill for MDI admin
A
Avoid contamination
4
Q
Second skill for MDI admin
A
Repeat orders word for word
5
Q
What questions do you always ask before admin
A
May I do this? Are you allergic to anything? Have you taken some recently?
6
Q
What do you check on drug?
A
Right pt name. Right dose. Right medication. Right route Right date.
7
Q
What do you do after checking drug?
A
Assemble equipment and shake to mix
8
Q
What should you ALWAYS do before admin after assembly?
A
Check drug again
9
Q
What do you have the patient do for admin
A
Have pt exhale and when they breathe in through the mouth, puff the MDI. Have pt hold breathe only if comfortable.
