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tfester

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following devices would you select to deliver an aerosolized bronchodilator to a young child?
 
  a. Metered dose inhaler (MDI) and spacer
  b. MDI, holding chamber, and mask
  c. MDI and holding chamber
  d. Dry powder inhaler

Question 2

Advantages of the dry powder inhaler (DPI) drug delivery systems include which of the follow-ing?
 
  1. Low relative cost
  2. No propellants required
  3. No hand-breath coordination necessary
  4. Unaffected by humidity
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only


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jharrington11

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Holding chambers with masks are available for use in the care of infants, children, and adults.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
DPIs are relatively inexpensive, do not need propellants, and do not require the hand-breath co-ordination needed for pressurized metered dose inhalers.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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