Aerosol Drug Therapy Practice Test

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• What does an atomizer do?
• Which physiological parameter is commonly used to assess short-term improvement after starting inhaled therapy?
• What does the term 'respirable fraction' describe in aerosol therapy?
• Which factor can cause aerosol droplets to change size as they travel through the airways?
• Output rate of aerosol therapy devices: Which statement best describes the output rate?
• What is the most common route of administration for inhaled albuterol in aerosol therapy?
• How does patient age influence inhaler device selection?
• Which statement about multiple-dose inhalers is correct?
• Delivery of albuterol sulfate via VM placed between the ventilator circuit and the patient airway delivers a greater inhaled dose to the patient.
• Which deposition mechanism is not a primary mechanism?
• What percent of the drug is exhaled?
• What is the primary operational difference between MDIs and DPIs?
• Which device is a small particle aerosol generator nebulizer designed to deliver Ribavirin for treating RSV?
• SPAG should not be used with any other substance.
• What is a serious limitation of a pMDI?
• Which energy sources power jet nebulizers and vibrating mesh nebulizers respectively?
• Albuterol is best described as which pharmacologic class?
• Which statement best describes a large volume nebulizer's purpose?
• Which device is used to deliver ribavirin for RSV treatment?
• Which statement best describes high-frequency oscillatory ventilation?
• Which statement about noninvasive ventilation and nebulizers is true?
• What is the primary mechanism by which albuterol produces bronchodilation?
• Which measures can control second-hand exposure?
• Which statement accurately defines deposition fraction in aerosol therapy?
• Using a 6-inch reservoir tube with a simple reservoir: inhaled dose change?
• Which statement best describes a primary difference in how MDIs and DPIs deliver medication?
• Where should the vibrating mesh nebulizer be placed in a ventilator circuit to minimize circuit losses?
• A continuous nebulizer with a simple reservoir is associated with what change in inhaled dose?
• Which device is described as a pressurized canister containing the prescribed drug in a volatile propellant with a surfactant and a dispersing agent?
• How far should a MDI be away from the mouth?
• Which statement describes a problem associated with SPAG use?
• Albuterol is typically categorized as which type of medication?
• What factors affect the use of a DPI?
• Which device produces a finer aerosol particle from liquid formulations using compressed gas or electricity?
• Which inhaled antibiotic is commonly used for chronic Pseudomonas infection in CF and delivered by nebulizer?
• Which inhaler type is typically more affected by a patient's ability to generate adequate inspiratory flow?
• What is the typical duration of action for inhaled albuterol?
• To maximize lung delivery when using a metered-dose inhaler, which device option is recommended?
• Which inhaled therapy directly targets airway inflammation in asthma?
• What is the purpose of an inspiratory hold after inhalation?
• What does an inhaler do?
• Which term refers to the mass of drug that actually leaves the mouthpiece as an aerosol?
• Which item is not listed as a factor affecting pMDI performance and drug delivery?
• What is heterodisperse?
• Which statement best describes Brownian diffusion?
• Which statement about large volume nebulizers is true?
• Which device is explicitly mentioned as a method to minimize environmental contamination during home nebulization?
• Which inhaled therapy class is commonly used as first-line therapy to reduce airway inflammation in asthma?
• Name two inhaled antibiotics commonly used to treat chronic Pseudomonas infection in cystic fibrosis and their typical delivery methods.
• Aerosol output is defined as which of the following?
• What inspiratory flow is required for optimal use of a dry powder inhaler (DPI)?
• The large-volume USN is used to obtain sputum from patients with thick secretions. Which secretion characteristic is addressed?
• What is used to treat a bronchospasm?
• Which option is a valved holding chamber?
• Deposition is influenced by which of the following?
• Which statement about Brownian diffusion is true?
• Brownian diffusion primarily affects which particles?
• A breath-hold at the end of inspiration typically has what effect on deposition?
• How does a patient using a dry powder inhaler (DPI) create an aerosol?
• Which of the following is a spacer device?
• Selection of delivery devices for SVN refers to which option for patient interface?
• Which strategy helps minimize environmental contamination during nebulization at home?
• What factors affect nebulizer performance?
• What is the emitted dose?
• What advantage does using a spacer provide with an MDI?
• Why are vibrating mesh nebulizers used with ventilators?
• What is the primary therapeutic goal of inhaled albuterol in an acute episode?
• Which of the following is NOT a hazard associated with aerosol therapy?
• Which option represents an open tube design?
• Which combination best describes the factors that influence aerosol aging?
• What is a breath enhanced small volume nebulizer?
• Which dry powder inhaler is a representative high-flow device?
• Which option lists a bag reservoir?
• What is a standard practice to prevent infection when cleaning nebulizer equipment?
• Medical aerosols are generated with which devices?
• Which metric describes how much of the inhaled medication actually reaches the lungs rather than remaining in the airways?
• Which age group of pediatric patients benefits most from spacer devices?
• Lower airway deposition is typically in which range?
• For patients with limited inspiratory effort, which device combination generally provides the best compatibility?
• Aerosol aging depends on which factors?
• What describes a breath-actuated nebulizer (small volume nebulizer)?
• How long should education take for a pMDI?
• Which systemic adverse effect is commonly associated with inhaled beta-agonists?
• What is an aerosol?
• What are most nebulizers powered by?
• Which inhaled antibiotic is commonly used to treat chronic Pseudomonas infection in CF and is often delivered by nebulizer?
• Which feature of spacer devices helps pediatric patients coordinate inhalation and actuation?
• What are other hazards of aerosol therapy?
• What parameter reflects the proportion of emitted dose that actually deposits in the lungs?
• Which step is part of the standard cleaning protocol to prevent infection when nebulizer equipment is cleaned?
• Which statement about a continuous nebulizer with a collection reservoir bag is incorrect?
• What is a typical packaging form for a multiple-dose inhaler?
• Nebulizers: power source which is typical?
• Which statement about multiple-dose versus unit-dose inhalers is true?
• What is the typical onset of action for a short-acting beta-agonist delivered by inhalation?
• Aerosol therapy aims to deliver a therapeutic dose to which regions?
• What is respirable mass?
• Which measure does NOT help control second-hand exposure?
• Which adverse effect is commonly associated with inhaled albuterol?
• Secretion, swelling, and airway obstruction are treated with which of the following?
• Why is inspiratory flow rate critical for dry powder inhalers (DPIs)?
• Goals of aerosol therapy?
• Which statement best describes the effect of humidity on aerosol droplets in the airways?
• What describes a pressurized metered dose inhaler?
• Particle size depends on which of the following?
• Which form generally provides quicker relief for acute bronchospasm?
• How does a jet nebulizer generate aerosol droplets?
• What does a nebulizer do?
• TI is defined as?
• What is the Blow-By technique?
• What action should be taken if relief is not achieved after using a SABA for acute bronchospasm?
• Which statement best reflects the deposition pattern implied by an upper airway deposition ranging from 5% to over 50%?
• What is the technique for small volume nebulizers to optimize aerosol deposition?
• What is the primary purpose of dornase alfa (rhDNase) in cystic fibrosis?
• In CF patients, which infection-control practices help prevent cross-contamination when using inhaled antibiotics?
• What happens to the settling velocity as particle mass increases?
• Which statement best describes the role of LAMA and LABA in COPD therapy?
• What is aging of aerosols?
• Which deposition mechanism is due to particle inertia?
• What is a multiple-dose inhaler?
• Which device is commonly used to deliver albuterol when rapid in-hospital aerosol therapy is needed?
• What is a common mouth/throat safety practice after using an inhaled corticosteroid?
• What does medication aerosol provide?
• What does intrapulmonary percussive ventilation do?
• Particles larger than 5 micrometers deposit primarily in which region?
• What should you not do with a DPI?
• What particle size range is typically considered respirable for reaching the lower respiratory tract?
• Which of the following are advantages of vibrating mesh nebulizers in hospital settings?
• What is the best spacer to use?
• Which nebulizer technology generally delivers more consistent particle size and leaves less residual medication?
• What is the deposition advantage of using an MDI with a spacer compared to a spacerless MDI?
• Which inhaled medication class is considered the main controller therapy for persistent asthma?
• What does greater GSD indicate?
• Hygroscopic growth in aerosols refers to particles doing what in humid air, and what is the consequence for deposition?
• Alveolar (parenchyma) deposition is typically in which range?
• Which systemic adverse effects are commonly associated with inhaled beta-agonists?
• List the typical sequence for using an MDI with a spacer for a single puff.
• Which device strategy is recommended for patients with poor inspiratory effort to maximize dose delivery?
• Which device is often recommended for pediatric patients who have difficulty coordinating actuation with inhalation?
• Which practice helps minimize oropharyngeal deposition when delivering an inhaled medication via MDI?
• What is the primary hazard of aerosol drug therapy?
• What is aerosol output?
• Where do you deliver a therapeutic dose of a selected drug?
• What is the best spacer to use?
• What does a large volume nebulizer do?
• Using a 6-inch reservoir tube with a continuous nebulizer can increase inhaled dose from 10% to what value?
• What is the therapeutic goal of hypertonic saline nebulization in CF patients?
• DPIs should not be used by
• Which therapy is primarily used for long-term control in persistent asthma?
• What explains why inhaled medications typically have lower systemic exposure than systemic therapies?
• Which statement about DPI handling is true?
• What is inhaled mass?
• What is the large-volume USN mainly used for?
• For patients with limited inspiratory effort, which inhaler combination provides better deposition?
• Lower airway deposition ranges from 2% to 5%. Which option best represents this range?
• Why should you rinse your mouth out after a pMDI?
• What percent deposits in the pulmonary region?
• Which high-flow dry powder inhaler requires significant inspiratory effort to generate the powder cloud?
• Cross contamination is seen with?
• Output rate varies among nebulizers and inhalers due to which factor?
• In COPD management, what is the purpose of including a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) or a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) in inhaled therapy?
• Which device is typically used to deliver SVN medication to the lungs?
• What is the purpose of priming some nebulizers even if not always required?
• What is the recommended immediate action if coughing or throat irritation occurs after inhaling a bronchodilator?
• Fluid overload is most commonly seen in which patients?
• Which statement about albuterol indications is true?
• What is monodisperse?
• How is fluid overload typically managed?
• MMAD stands for mass median aerodynamic diameter; it predicts where inhaled particles will deposit in the respiratory tract. Which option correctly resolves the term?
• Inertial impaction occurs when the aerosol in motion collides with and deposits onto a surface.
• Which condition would favor inertial impaction?
• Upper airway deposition ranges from 5% to greater than 50%. Which option best represents this range?
• Which statement best describes a breath-enhanced small volume nebulizer?
• Pneumatic (jet) nebulizers are powered by which of the following?
• Which inhaled agent is commonly used for relief of acute bronchospasm in asthma and COPD?
• Which deposition region is typically associated with 1% to 3% deposition?
• Which practice reduces the risk of oral candidiasis when using inhaled corticosteroids?
• What is the effect of hypertonic saline in CF therapy?
• What is a common dosing frequency for tobramycin inhalation in cystic fibrosis therapy?
• Which factor influences particle size?
• Which option is a small-volume adapter?
• Which factor can contribute to dose variability when using MDIs with spacers?
• TI true statement?
• Why priming an MDI before first use or after a period of non-use?
• Using a spacer with a metered-dose inhaler primarily helps by
• What is the typical onset of action for inhaled albuterol during an acute bronchospasm episode?
• Which technique supports proper inhalation of albuterol from a metered-dose inhaler?
• What is a unit-dose inhaler?
• Brownian diffusion is most significant for which particle size range?
• What percent of a pMDI aerosol deposits in the oropharynx?
• Who is at health risk from pentamidine and ribavirin exposure?
• Parenchyma deposition can be less than 0.1%. Which range reflects this?
• What is the recommended breath-hold duration after inhaling a dose from a spacer-enabled MDI?
• Which factor should be considered for nebulizer performance?
• What is a common local adverse effect of inhaled corticosteroids?
• Which device is most likely to require coordination between inhalation and actuation for proper dosing?
• Sedimentation occurs when particles settle out of suspension and are deposited due to gravity.
• When delivering aerosols to a patient on a ventilator, which device type is generally preferred to minimize circuit losses?
• Which patient history warrants caution when using albuterol?
• What does a sputtering sound indicate during nebulization?
• What breathing pattern during inhalation optimizes deposition to the lower airways?
• Which statement best describes the goals of aerosol therapy?
• Which device converts liquid into droplets?
• Which statement best describes why inhaled therapy is often preferred for asthma or COPD?
• Which dosing cycle is commonly used for inhaled antibiotics in CF, such as tobramycin?
• Which inhaled therapy acts as a mucolytic enzyme to help clear mucus in cystic fibrosis?
• What do you clean a small volume nebulizer with?