The greatest limitation to patient use of a dry powder inhaler (DPI) is
a. patient preference.
b. patient coordination.
c. patient ability to provide an inspiratory flow rate of 30 to 90 L/min.
d. cost.
Question 2
The physician has granted your request to change a patient from a small volume nebulizer (SVN) to a metered dose inhaler (MDI) for administration of albuterol. The dose via SVN was 2.5 mg of drug.
What is the equivalent dose via MDI to administer to your patient?
a. 1 puff
b. 2 puffs
c. 3 puffs
d. 4 puffs