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What is the approximate size of the particles produced from the flashing of propellant in a pMDI?
What is the approximate size of the particles produced from the flashing of propellant in a pMDI?
- Aerosolization begins when the propellant leaves the actuator
- 35 µM (correct)
- 20 milliseconds
- 25-100 µM
What role do Breath-actuated MDIs play in reducing or eliminating?
What role do Breath-actuated MDIs play in reducing or eliminating?
- Hand coordination
- Hand-breath coordination (correct)
- Breath actuation
- Propellant evaporation
What kind of inhaler is an Autohaler?
What kind of inhaler is an Autohaler?
- Manual
- Handheld
- Nebulizer
- Breath-actuated (correct)
How does Respimat transform the aqueous solution in principle?
How does Respimat transform the aqueous solution in principle?
What is the main feature of propellant-free MDIs?
What is the main feature of propellant-free MDIs?
What step must patients take prior to inhalation when using an Autohaler?
What step must patients take prior to inhalation when using an Autohaler?
What is the key difference between ExuberaÔ and AfrezzaÔ in terms of formulation?
What is the key difference between ExuberaÔ and AfrezzaÔ in terms of formulation?
What sets AfrezzaÔ apart from ExuberaÔ as an inhaler device?
What sets AfrezzaÔ apart from ExuberaÔ as an inhaler device?
What is the primary advantage of large porous particles over conventional particles in DPIs?
What is the primary advantage of large porous particles over conventional particles in DPIs?
Which company commercialized ExuberaÔ and later withdrew it from the market?
Which company commercialized ExuberaÔ and later withdrew it from the market?
What makes AfrezzaÔ unique among inhaled insulins?
What makes AfrezzaÔ unique among inhaled insulins?
What is the purpose of spacer devices in the context of pMDIs and DPIs?
What is the purpose of spacer devices in the context of pMDIs and DPIs?
Which component of a pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) delivers a specific amount of product with each actuation?
Which component of a pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) delivers a specific amount of product with each actuation?
What is the role of surfactants in propellant-containing pMDIs?
What is the role of surfactants in propellant-containing pMDIs?
Why are spacer devices important for inhalational techniques involving pMDIs and DPIs?
Why are spacer devices important for inhalational techniques involving pMDIs and DPIs?
What do breath-actuated devices aim to achieve in the context of inhalational techniques?
What do breath-actuated devices aim to achieve in the context of inhalational techniques?
Which component of a pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) provides an orifice for the discharge of spray?
Which component of a pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) provides an orifice for the discharge of spray?
Which type of inhalation device does not require specific inhalation technique or coordination?
Which type of inhalation device does not require specific inhalation technique or coordination?
What is a disadvantage common to both nebulizers and DPIs?
What is a disadvantage common to both nebulizers and DPIs?
Which inhalation device has the advantage of being breath-actuated?
Which inhalation device has the advantage of being breath-actuated?
What is a common disadvantage of pMDIs and DPIs?
What is a common disadvantage of pMDIs and DPIs?
Which inhalation device is known for its sealed environment and reproducible dosing?
Which inhalation device is known for its sealed environment and reproducible dosing?
What is a common disadvantage of Diskus® and nebulizers?
What is a common disadvantage of Diskus® and nebulizers?
What is the primary purpose of using a spacer device in respiratory drug delivery?
What is the primary purpose of using a spacer device in respiratory drug delivery?
Which statement is true regarding reverse flow spacer devices?
Which statement is true regarding reverse flow spacer devices?
Why do spacer devices reduce the risk of oral candidiasis and dysphonia with inhaled corticosteroids?
Why do spacer devices reduce the risk of oral candidiasis and dysphonia with inhaled corticosteroids?
Which drawback is associated with using spacer devices for respiratory drug delivery?
Which drawback is associated with using spacer devices for respiratory drug delivery?
What distinguishes a valved holding chamber from a simple tube extension as a spacer device?
What distinguishes a valved holding chamber from a simple tube extension as a spacer device?
How do spacer devices help in reducing systemic side effects of inhaled drugs?
How do spacer devices help in reducing systemic side effects of inhaled drugs?
