Exhalation into which device can result in loss of drug delivery? ...

[waynest]

Exhalation into which device can result in loss of drug delivery?
 
  a. Small-volume jet nebulizers
  b. Metered dose inhaler
  c. Dry powder inhaler
  d. Ultrasonic nebulizer

Question 2

For which of the following patient groups is use of a dry powder inhaler (DPI) for bronchodilator administration recommended?
 
  1. Infants and children younger than 5 years
  2. Patients with an acute bronchospastic episode
  3. Patients requiring maintenance therapy
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 3 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

[Juro]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Exhalation into the dry powder inhaler before inspiration can result in loss of drug delivery to the lung.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Because infants, small children (younger than 5 years) (Figure 39-17), and those not able to fol-low instructions cannot develop flow this high, these patient groups cannot use DPIs. Patients with severe airway obstruction also may not be able to achieve the required flow; therefore, DPIs should not be used in the management of acute bronchospasm.

[waynest]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[kishoreddi]

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