Indications for assessment of patient's response to bronchodilator therapy include which of the following?

a. Confirm whether the therapy works as intended.
b. Individualize the dose, frequency, or type of medication.
c. Help follow the patient's status during long-term therapy.
d. Quantify the degree of bronchial hyperresponsiveness.
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only

ANS: B
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Assessing Response to Bronchodilator Therapy at Point of Care. See Box 39-8.

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