Moderate Persistent Asthma Is in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — 6yo Child | Patient Safety | SMLE Q#3384
SMLE Question #3384
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Patient Safety
Last updated: February 2026
A 6-year-old boy with moderate persistent asthma is prescribed a daily inhaled corticosteroid via a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer. During the visit, the physician does not demonstrate inhaler use or ask the child and caregiver to perform a return demonstration. At follow-up several weeks later, the caregiver reports ongoing wheeze and frequent use of a short-acting beta-agonist. What is the most likely consequence of not teaching correct metered-dose inhaler and spacer technique?
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