Inhaled Medications: Nebulizer vs MDI Quiz
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How should a client use a MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler) for medication delivery?

  • Keep the canister right side up while using the inhaler
  • Inhale deeply before pressing down on the inhaler, then exhale
  • Shake prior to use, hold with mouthpiece down, exhale comfortably, and inhale while dispensing medication (correct)
  • Rinse mouth before using the inhaler to reduce infection risk
  • What is the purpose of a nebulizer in aerosol therapy?

  • To vaporize liquid medication into a fine mist for inhalation (correct)
  • To deliver medication through a pressurized container
  • To waste less medication
  • To connect to the mouthpiece of the inhaler
  • What is the purpose of a spacer in inhaler use?

  • To vaporize liquid medication into a fine mist for inhalation
  • To rinse mouth to reduce infection risk
  • To allow the client to more easily breathe in the medication and waste less medication (correct)
  • To connect to the nebulizer for medication delivery
  • How does a nebulizer differ from an MDI in delivering medication?

    <p>Nebulizers vaporize liquid medication into a fine mist, while MDIs release medication through a pressurized container</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done after using a MDI for medication delivery?

    <p>Rinse mouth to reduce risk for infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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