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kwoodring

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Which of the following would be correct instructions for a patient being taught proper use of a dry powder inhaler?
 
  1. Place mouthpiece 4 cm from mouth
  2. Exhale slowly to FRC
  3. Inhale slowly (<30 l>  4. Repeat until dose is used up
  a. 2 and 4 only
  b. 3 and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

Which of the following devices depends on the patient's inspiratory effort to dispense the dose?
 
  a. Small-volume jet nebulizers
  b. Metered dose inhaler
  c. Dry powder inhaler
  d. Soft mist inhaler



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Passive or patient-driven, dry powder inhalers rely on the patient's inspiratory effort to dispense the dose.



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