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frankwu

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The greatest limitation to patient use of a dry powder inhaler (DPI) is
 
  a. patient preference.
  b. patient coordination.
  c. patient ability to provide an inspiratory flow rate of 30 to 90 L/min.
  d. cost.

Question 2

The physician has granted your request to change a patient from a small volume nebulizer (SVN) to a metered dose inhaler (MDI) for administration of albuterol. The dose via SVN was 2.5 mg of drug.
 
  What is the equivalent dose via MDI to administer to your patient?
  a. 1 puff
  b. 2 puffs
  c. 3 puffs
  d. 4 puffs



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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ANS: B




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