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Study guide questions
Question | Answer |
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If you want medication to hit large airways, how do you breath? | normal |
If you want medication to hit small airways how do you breath? | inhale slow and deep and large hold |
Advantage of MDI | portable, comact, easy to use, cost effective |
Disadvantage of MDI | Proper coordination, limited # of drugs availabe, propellent is damaging to atmosphere, Confused and young patients can't use |
Hazards of MDI | increase HR (tremors) and if not used correctly can shoot into back of oropharynx |
Advantages of using chamber or spacer | reduce oropharyngeal deposition, reduce need for hand breath coordination, and on chamber you can breath in and out |
Why do you rinse mouth after DPI and MDI | thrush |
For maximal deposition | take a slow deep breath, inhale through open mouth, end inspiration, pause, and follow with a slow, complete exhalation |
Goals for aerosol therapy and humidity therapy | Bronchial hygiene (hydrate dried secretions, promote cough, restore mucous blanket Humidity inspired gas Induce sputum Deliver prescribed medication |
Sidestream nebulizer | delivers smaller, lgither droplets (2-4 microns) for medium to smaller larger airways |
mainstream nebulizer | delivers larger heavier droplets (5-10 microns) for upper and larger airways |