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How well do you know your inhaler?

The following statements test what you know about inhalers. Fill out the test by choosing true or false, then press the submit button.

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1. Dry powder inhalers (DPI) are less effective if you exhale into them before inhaling the medication.

2. When using a metered dose inhaler (MDI) you should take a slow deep breath with a breath hold.

3. DPI should be shaken before administering the medication.

4. It is easy to determine the amount of medication left in the MDI by simply floating the canister in water.

5. Nebulizers is another useful device which also administers a medication that is breathed in.

6. A spacer or holding chamber enhance the administration of the aerosolized medication by making coordination of the aerosol easier.

7. In order to take a DPI correctly you must take a fast deep breath and hold it.

8. In order for a nebulizer to be correctly administered you must take a fast deep breath with a breath hold.

9. The best way to determine how much medication is left in the MDI is to spray it and watch for the amount of mist that comes out of it.

10. The DPI can also be administered with a Spacer or holding chamber.



 

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