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jake · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following circuit-related factors have a major effect on metered dose inhaler deliv-ery of aerosolized drugs during mechanical ventilation?

1. Endotracheal tube size
2. Type of humidifier
3. Relative humidity
4. Temperature
a. 1 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 2 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

Which of the following ventilator-related factors have a major effect on metered dose inhaler de-livery of aerosolized drugs during mechanical ventilation?

1. Mode of support
2. Presence of positive end expiratory pressure
3. VT
4. Inspiratory wave form
a. 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 2, 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 3, and 4 only