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What is the purpose of a nebulizer in aerosol therapy?
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)?
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?
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?
What should the client do while inhaling medication from an MDI?
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How does a nebulizer differ from an MDI?
How does a nebulizer differ from an MDI?
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What is the purpose of a nebulizer in aerosol therapy?
What is the purpose of a nebulizer in aerosol therapy?
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How should a client use a MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler) for medication delivery?
How should a client use a MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler) for medication delivery?
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What is the purpose of a spacer in inhaler usage?
What is the purpose of a spacer in inhaler usage?
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What is the function of a nebulizer in pediatric care?
What is the function of a nebulizer in pediatric care?
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What should a client do after using an MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler) for medication delivery?
What should a client do after using an MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler) for medication delivery?
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