Inhaled Medications: Delivery and Usage Quiz
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What is the purpose of a nebulizer in aerosol therapy?

  • To allow the client to more easily breathe in the medication
  • To release medication through a pressurized container and mouthpiece
  • To vaporize liquid medication into a fine mist for inhalation (correct)
  • To connect to the mouthpiece of an inhaler for easier inhalation

    • What is the recommended step before using a MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler)?

  • Shake the inhaler for 3-5 seconds (correct)
  • Exhale comfortably before inhaling the medication
  • Hold the inhaler with the mouthpiece down
  • Rinse mouth to reduce risk for infection

    • What does a spacer do in inhaler usage?

  • Vaporizes liquid medication into a fine mist for inhalation
  • Connects to the mouthpiece of the inhaler to receive the nebulized medication first (correct)
  • Allows the client to exhale comfortably before inhaling medication
  • Pressurizes medication into a mist for inhalation

    • What should the client do while inhaling medication from an MDI?

    <p>Continue inhaling while medication is dispensed, breathing slowly and deeply as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a nebulizer differ from an MDI?

    <p>It vaporizes liquid medication into a fine mist for inhalation, unlike an MDI which uses a pressurized container to release medication through a mouthpiece</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a nebulizer in aerosol therapy?

    <p>To vaporize liquid medication into a fine mist for inhalation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should a client use a MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler) for medication delivery?

    <p>Shake it prior to use, hold with mouthpiece down, and exhale comfortably before inhaling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a spacer in inhaler usage?

    <p>To allow the medication to go into the spacer first for easier inhalation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a nebulizer in pediatric care?

    <p>To vaporize liquid medication into a fine mist that is inhaled by children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a client do after using an MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler) for medication delivery?

    <p>Shake the MDI vigorously to remove any remaining droplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

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