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Respiratory Therapist

Category - Initiation and Modification of Interventions

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What inhaled medication should be taken last (if taking multiples) and mouth thoroughly rinsed after?
  1. Short acting bronchodilator
  2. Long acting bronchodilator
  3. Mast cell inhibitor
  4. Corticosteroid
Explanation
Answer: D-A corticosteroid should always be taken last, and the patient’s mouth should be thoroughly rinsed after taking.

Side effects consistent with corticosteroids are hoarseness, dry mouth, dysphonia, and cough. Inhaled steroids may suppress the normal bacterial flora in the mouth and lead to oral candidiasis or a fungal infection. Regardless of how many inhaled medications a patient takes, the corticosteroid should always be taken last and patient should rinse mouth immediately after.
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