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Alainaaa8

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Which of the following drug formulation characteristics affect the performance of small-volume jet nebulizers? 1. Homogeneity 2. Surface tension 3. Viscosity 4. Potency
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

What is the average amount of dead volume in a small-volume jet nebulizer after the device runs dry?
 
  a. 0.1 ml
  b. 0.5 to 2.2 ml
  c. 2.0 to 4.0 ml
  d. Less than 0.1 ml



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makaylafy

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The residual volume of a 3-ml dose varies from as little as 0.5 ml to more than 2.2 ml, which can be more than two-thirds of the total dose.





 

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