skip to main content

Spacer technique — GPhC CRA MCQ

Instant feedback + full explanation. One question, done properly.

EasyRespiratory TherapeuticsSpacer techniqueGPhC CRA

A 6-year-old child with asthma is prescribed salbutamol via a pressurised metered-dose inhaler. The parent says the child struggles to coordinate breathing with actuation. What would you advise the patient?

Educational content. Not a substitute for clinical judgement or local policy.

Reveal the answer and explanation

Correct answer: B — Use the inhaler with an age-appropriate spacer and check technique

Children commonly have difficulty coordinating a pMDI, and a spacer improves delivery and reduces technique dependence. The pharmacist should demonstrate and check technique, including shaking the inhaler and appropriate breathing method. Increasing the dose without correcting technique risks poor control and adverse effects.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS