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MART inhaler counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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EasyPatient Counselling and Pharmaceutical CareMART inhaler counsellingGPhC CRA

A patient is changed to budesonide/formoterol used as maintenance and reliever therapy for asthma. She has previously used salbutamol as her reliever and is confused by the change. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Use the budesonide/formoterol inhaler for both regular and relief doses as directed

MART uses a combination inhaler containing inhaled corticosteroid and formoterol for both maintenance and symptom relief according to the personalised asthma plan. The patient needs clear counselling on regular doses, maximum daily doses and when to seek help. Continuing to rely on salbutamol may undermine the intended regimen. Sharing inhalers is unsafe.

Reference: NICE/BTS/SIGN asthma guideline; BNF