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What is the liter flow range required to activate a small volume nebulizer?

You are a Respiratory Therapist working in ICU. The physician assistant approaches you and asks for your expertise on Aerosol Drug delivery devices. She asks if there is a nebulizer that only nebulizes on inhalation and not on exhalation. This is to increase the amount of drug available for the patient on inspiration. Which nebulizer would you mention to the physician assistant?

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?