Exam 3 - Respiratory Drug Delivery - Pcp 2011

Front 1

Name 4 advantages of Nebulizers

Back 1

-no patient coordination required
-effective with tidal breathing
-for all age groups including children less than 4
-suitable for emergency situations
-supplement of oxygen is possible
-combination of different substances possible

Front 2

Name 4 disadvantages of Nebulizers

Back 2

-lack of portability
-pressurized gas source required
-lengthy treatment time
-regular cleaning required
-drug degradation possible (ultrasonic)
-relatively imprecise dosing
-expensive

Front 3

Name 4 advantages of pMDIs

Back 3

-portable and compact
-dose and particle size independent of inhalation maneuver
-suitable for emergency situations
-short treatment time
-available for most substances

Front 4

Name 4 disadvantages of pMDIs

Back 4

-coordination of breathing and actuation necessary
-not suited for children less than 6 without a spacer
-no control of remaining doses
-propellant required
-high pharyngeal deposition (without a spacer)

Front 5

Name 4 advantages of DPIs

Back 5

-small and portable
-breath-actuated
-less patient coordination required
-short treatment time
-available for most substances

Front 6

Name 4 disadvantages of DPIs

Back 6

-moderate to high inspiratory flow required
-not suited for children less than 4
-inappropriate for emergency situations
-partially sensitive to humidity
-pharyngeal deposition possible