A nurse is preparing to administer prednisone 40 mg PO to an adolescent client. Available is prednisone oral solution 5 mg/5 mL. How many ml. should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A. Take albuterol first. Albuterol is a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) that acts quickly to dilate the airways. It should be taken first to open the airways, making it easier for the long-acting beta-agonist (LABA), salmeterol, to penetrate deeper into the lungs and provide prolonged bronchodilation.
B. The order of administration does not matter. This is incorrect because the sequence does matter. Taking albuterol first helps to maximize the effectiveness of the subsequent medication by improving airway openness.
C. They should not be taken together: This is incorrect. Albuterol and salmeterol can be used together as part of asthma management. They work through different mechanisms, and using them together can provide both quick relief and long-term control.
D. Take salmeterol first: Taking salmeterol first is not recommended because it is a long-acting bronchodilator that works slowly. The immediate relief provided by albuterol helps to open the airways first, making the use of salmeterol more effective.

A. The amount of blood pumped by the heart through the circulatory system in 1 minute. This statement describes cardiac output, which is unrelated to digestion. It refers to the volume of blood the heart pumps per minute.
B. Neutralization by use of bicarbonate from pancreatic and biliary secretions. This statement accurately reflects a component of digestion. Bicarbonate from the pancreas and biliary secretions neutralizes stomach acid in the small intestine, creating an optimal pH for digestive enzymes.
C. Smooth muscle movement of the GI tract by way of contractions. This statement describes peristalsis, the wave-like contractions that move food through the digestive tract. While peristalsis is essential for digestion, it does not explain the process of breaking down food into absorbable molecules.
D. It is the process when food is broken down into molecules that can be absorbed. This statement accurately defines digestion. It describes the process by which food is broken down into smaller molecules that can be absorbed into the bloodstream and used by the body.