For the instruction '1P', what does the patient need to do?

The instruction '1P' signifies that the patient should take 1 puff of their inhaler. Inhalers are commonly prescribed for conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and are dosed in puffs to indicate the amount of medication that should be inhaled at one time.

When using inhalers, patients are generally advised to breathe in deeply while activating the device to ensure the medication reaches the lungs effectively. This instruction does not pertain to the oral ingestion of a pill (which is indicated differently) or the measurement of liquid doses in milliliters; instead, it specifically focuses on the inhalation of a dose in the form of a puff.

Understanding the abbreviations and terminology commonly used in medication instructions is crucial for both patients and healthcare providers to ensure the correct use of medication and to manage health conditions effectively.