What is the proper administration when an inhaled corticosteroid and a bronchodilator are scheduled for the same time frame?
A) Take the corticosteroid, allow 1 min to elapse, and then take the bronchodilator.
B) Take bronchodilator, allow 1 min to elapse, and then take the corticosteroid.
C) Take the corticosteroid, allow 5 min to elapse, and then take the bronchodilator.
D) Take bronchodilator, allow 5 min to elapse, and then take the corticosteroid.

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Bronchodilators should be taken first to open up the airways, and then the corticosteroid should be taken to reduce inflammation. Waiting 5 minutes between medications allows for the bronchodilator to take effect before the corticosteroid is administered.

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