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Patients are asked to rinse their mouth after inhaled steroid administration due to what reason?

True or False: Compared to pMDIs, a Respimat Soft Mist Inhaler aerosol medication provides better lung deposition and oropharyngeal deposition is reduced.  

Which of the following are considered goals of humidity therapy?I. To provide adequate heat and humidityII. To aid removal of thick secretions. III. Provide BronchodilationIV. To treat hypothermiaV. To prevent airway response to cold air

Which nebulizer uses a piezoelectric transducer that is located in the bottom of the chamber of the unit. The transducer is electrically charged and produces high-frequency vibrations. The vibrations caused by the piezoelectric transducer break the liquid medication in the cup into small particles which are delivered to the patient.  Which nebulizer am I referring to?

Your tracheostomy patient who was receiving Bland Aerosol Therapy now requires a ventilator. Which of the following would be the appropriate humidification device to place on this patient while they are receiving mechanical ventilation?

True or False: An HME is a humidification device that should be considered for patients who require the ventilator for longer than 72 hours.

True or False: You must educate your patient not to exhale into their DPI device.

This apparatus is typically added with a standard pMDI to provide better medication deposition and reduce the need for hand breath coordination. It also contains a one-way valve. Which device am I referring to?

Screenshot 2025-03-24 152645.png Label each part of the inhaler image.

True or False: Both a Spacer and Valve Holding Chamber are designed to be used with a standard pMDI. The difference between the two is that a Spacer has a one-way valve while a Valve Holding Chamber is valveless