A nurse is teaching a client about a medication that has a receptor with an antagonist effect.
Which information should the nurse include in the teaching?

Choice A rationale

Brand name medications are typically more expensive because they include costs for research, development, marketing, and patents. They are sold under a trademarked brand name by a specific company, which allows them to charge higher prices.

Choice B rationale

This is incorrect as brand name medications are not less effective than generic medications. Both are required to have the same active ingredients and efficacy by regulatory agencies.

Choice C rationale

While the active ingredients must be the same, the formulation (inactive ingredients) of brand and generic medications can differ, which may affect the drug's characteristics, such as absorption rate.

Choice D rationale

Brand name drugs are usually less prescribed than generics because generics are cheaper and preferred for cost-saving measures. However, in some cases, a brand name might be more widely recognized and prescribed initially.

Choice A rationale

Waiting at least 5 minutes between puffs allows the first dose to take effect, optimizing absorption and reducing side effects when different inhaled medications are used.

Choice B rationale

Waiting 10 minutes between puffs is unnecessary and might reduce adherence to treatment due to the prolonged interval.

Choice C rationale

"None of the above" does not provide a valid education point for using metered-dose inhalers.

Choice D rationale

"All of the above" is incorrect as it includes a recommendation that is not necessary (waiting 10 minutes). .