Drug delivery to the lungs

Which of the following are the parts of a nebulizer?

Metal canister

Medication chamber

Mouth piece

Connecting tube

How long the treatment with nebulization is continued?

At least 30 minutes

As long the mist come out

As long as the patient wish

As long as the patient can inhale

Which of the following component is attached to the mouth piece or mask of a nebulizer?

Connecting tube

Compressor

Cord

Which of the following are the parts of a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)?

Mouth piece

Metal canister

Plastic actuator

Cap

How many times do you need to shake inhaler before use?

3 or 4

7 or 8

8 or 9

9 or 10

What the patient should do before placing the mouth piece of inhaler in mouth for inhaling a puff of medication?

Breathe out fully

Breathe in fully

Wash mouth with water

Do nothing

How long the patient should hold breathe after inhaling first puff of medication?

10 seconds

15 seconds

20 seconds

60 seconds

For taking a second puff of inhaler, what should be the time interval between first and second puff?

10-20 seconds

30-60 seconds

60-90 seconds

60-120 seconds

One end of connecting tube of nebulizer is attached to the compressor and the other end to the bottom of medication chamber? True/ False

In case of using nebulizer, the prescribed medication is poured in the centre of medication chamber. True/ False