This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Reactive bronchospasm and increased airway resistance can be caused by: a. warm humidity. c. ... (Read 83 times)

clippers!

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 828
Reactive bronchospasm and increased airway resistance can be caused by:
 
  a. warm humidity. c. aerosolized normal saline.
  b. warm aerosol. d. cold high-density aerosol.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about the use of a pressure metered dose inhaler with a valved holding chamber?
 
  a. This chamber cannot be used with infants.
  b. Infants can take up to 10 breaths.
  c. Shake the pressure metered dose inhaler and chamber separately.
  d. This device is only for adults and children over the age of 12.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Hdosisshsbshs

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 315
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The administration of cold high-density aerosols increases the risk of developing reactive bron-chospasm and increased airway resistance.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A pressure metered dose inhaler with a valved holding chamber can be used by adults and in-fants. Adults will take 1 to 3 breaths, and infants can take up to 10 breaths. Shake the pressure metered dose inhaler with the chamber.





 

Did you know?

The U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program states that approximately 50% of all medication errors involve insulin.

Did you know?

Medications that are definitely not safe to take when breastfeeding include radioactive drugs, antimetabolites, some cancer (chemotherapy) agents, bromocriptine, ergotamine, methotrexate, and cyclosporine.

Did you know?

In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Did you know?

Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.

Did you know?

A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library