Author Question: Which of the following devices would you select to deliver an aerosolized bronchodilator to a young ... (Read 38 times)

tfester · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following devices would you select to deliver an aerosolized bronchodilator to a young child?

a. Metered dose inhaler (MDI) and spacer
b. MDI, holding chamber, and mask
c. MDI and holding chamber
d. Dry powder inhaler

Question 2

Advantages of the dry powder inhaler (DPI) drug delivery systems include which of the follow-ing?

1. Low relative cost
2. No propellants required
3. No hand-breath coordination necessary
4. Unaffected by humidity
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only

jharrington11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Holding chambers with masks are available for use in the care of infants, children, and adults.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
DPIs are relatively inexpensive, do not need propellants, and do not require the hand-breath co-ordination needed for pressurized metered dose inhalers.