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MART inhaler counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateRespiratory TherapeuticsMART inhaler counsellingGPhC CRA

A patient is changed from salbutamol plus beclometasone to a budesonide/formoterol MART regimen. She asks whether the new inhaler is just another preventer. She has had two courses of prednisolone in the past year. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Use the inhaler for daily maintenance and for symptom relief as prescribed

MART uses an ICS/formoterol inhaler for both regular maintenance and symptom relief according to the prescribed plan. This can reduce exacerbations when used correctly. Keeping a separate SABA as the routine reliever may undermine the regimen unless specifically instructed. The patient needs clear dose limits and advice on when to seek urgent help.

Reference: NICE CKS Asthma; BNF