The nurse is providing medications to a patient with asthma. What does the nurse recognize about the use of corticosteroid inhalers for this patient?

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Corticosteroid inhalers should be provided after the bronchodilator because bronchodilators help open up the airways, allowing the corticosteroid medication to penetrate deeper into the lungs. This helps reduce inflammation and decrease the frequency of asthma attacks.

Answer: B, C, and D are incorrect 
 Corticosteroid inhalers are used as a long-term control medication for asthma, not just for acute attacks. They are not typically used with methylxanthines, and do not activate muscarinic receptors.

The Nurse Is Providing Medications to a Patient with Asthma