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CORALGRILL2014 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following methods can be used to minimize the harmful effects of environmental exposure to ribavirin or pentamidine aerosols?

1. Use an isolation booth or tent with HEPA filtered exhaust.
2. Have health care personnel wear a HEPA filtered mask.
3. Use a negative pressure room with adequate air exchange.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

Normally, when using a 50-psi flowmeter to drive a small-volume jet nebulizer, to what should you set the flow?

a. 2 to 4 L/min
b. 4 to 6 L/min
c. 6 to 10 L/min
d. 8 to 10 L/min

popopong · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Patients given aerosolized ribavirin or pentamidine must be treated in a private room, booth, or tent or at a special station designed to minimize environmental contamination.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C