A patient is receiving albuterol through a small-volume nebulizer. Where in the body will the greatest effect take place?
a. Localized effect in the lungs
b. Systemic effect
c. Local and systemic effect
d. Depends on the size, temperature, and volume of the aerosol
ANS: D
Aerosols have the potential to cause both local and systemic effects. However, these effects largely depend on the drug concentration delivered, particle size, temperature, and volume of the aerosol.
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Which of the following statements regarding medication packaging is TRUE?
A) Vials consist of a barrel with a needle or adapter attached and a pre-filled glass tube containing the medication. B) Pre-filled syringes are completely sealed glass containers with a thin breakable neck. C) Ampules consist of a glass container with a sealed rubber stopper that can be pierced by a needle to withdraw the medication. D) Nebules are plastic containers designed so that the top can be torn off and the medication squeezed out.
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is recovering from a myocardial infarction. Because the client is extremely weak and can't produce an effective cough, the nurse should monitor closely for:
a) pleural effusion. b) pulmonary edema. c) atelectasis. d) oxygen toxicity.