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soccerdreamer_17

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Each actuation of a typical metered dose inhaler delivers approximately what output volume?
 
  a. 10 to 30 mcl
  b. 30 to 100 mcl
  c. 10 to 30 ml
  d. 30 to 100 ml

Question 2

Which of the following drugs or drug categories have been associated with increased airway re-sistance and bronchospasm during aerosol administration? 1. Steroids 2. Albuterol 3. Acetylcysteine 4. Antibiotics
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 3, and 4 only


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The output volume of pressurized metered dose inhalers varies from 30 to 100 mcl.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Medications such as acetylcysteine, antibiotics, steroids, cromolyn sodium, ribavirin, and distilled water have been associated with increased airway resistance and wheezing during aerosol thera-py.


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