March 28, 2025
Describe the steps in using a metered dose inhaler (8): - answer1. remove the cap and
shake inhaler
2. breathe out completely
3. put mouth onto spacer
4. breathe in slowly and push down on inhaler
5. continue to breath in slowly and deeply
6. hold breath for 10 seconds
7. breath out slowly away from spacer
8. Wait one minute if taking a second puff from the inhaler
Desribe the steps in using a dry powdered inhaler (9): - answer1. Remove the mouth
piece
2. load medicine in inhaler
3. no shaking
4. tilt head back and breath out - away from inhaler
5. lips tight around mouthpiece
6. breath in deeply and quikly
7. hold breath for 10 seconds
8. pay attention to counter
9. Store in dry place
Which do you shake: MDI or DPI? - answerMDI
Inspiration for MDI and DPI (slow or fast) - answerMDI - slow
DPI - fast
Is a spacer needed for DPI or MDI - answerDPI - no
MDI - yes
Counting device required for DPI and MDI - answerMDI - no
DPI - yes
Number of inhalation per dose (MDI and DPI) - answerMDI - 2
DPI - 1
Chronic respiratory acidosis symptoms - answersleepiness
Acute respiratory acidosis - answerwarm, flushed skin
irritabily