(SOLVED) After assessing a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is being treated with beckomethasone dipropionate (Beclovent), a corticosteroid.

Question

Question 5 After assessing a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is being treated with beckomethasone dipropionate (Beclovent), a corticosteroid oral inhaler, which clinical manifestation would the nurse conclude is a sce effect of this medication? O Excessive salivation. O Skin warts. O Oral fungal infection. O Skin irritation.

Expert solution paper

"OPTION - C " IS THE CORRECT ANSWER.

RATIONALE :-

The most common side-effect associated with the continuous use of beclomethasone dipropionate inhaler has been OROPHARYNGEAL CANDIDIASISI ( Fungal infection ) , which appears to be dose-related and more common in women than in men.