Wilkins: Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 9th Edition
Chapter 36: Aerosol Drug Therapy
Answer Key to Workbook for Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care
WORD WIZARD
Terminology Torture
1. A
2. E
3. D
4. G
5. H
6. F
7. I
8. C
9. K
10. B
11. J
CHARACTERISTICS OF THERAPEUTIC AEROSOLS
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The ability of aerosols to travel through the air, enter the airways, and deposit in the lung is largely based on particle size.
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inertial impaction
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A. deposit in the nose and mouth
B. deposit in the upper and large airways
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A. in the lower airways
B. particles 2 to 5 microns in size.
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Measure the clinical response.
HAZARDS OF AEROSOL THERAPY
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A. Sterilize reusable nebs between patients.
B. Frequently replace nebs with sterile or disinfected units.
C. Rinse nebs with sterile water every 24 hours (not tap water!).
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A. acetylcysteine
B. antibiotics
C. steroids
D. cromolyn sodium
E. ribavirin (and distilled water)
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Administer a bronchodilator prior to giving agents that cause spasm.
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A. Measure peak flow or FEV1.
B. Auscultate.
C. Observe breathing pattern and overall appearance.
D. Communicate with the patient.
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Patients who can’t mobilize secretions; asthmatics may get spasm.
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Reconcentration is when the strength of the drug in the solution increases. This problem is most likely to occur when medications are nebulized for longer than 10 to 15 minutes, such as in continuous nebulization.
AEROSOL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Metered-Dose Inhalers
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Activating a wasted dose to fill the metering chamber; used for new inhalers and those that have not...