A respiratory therapist is evaluating a 25-year-old male wit…

A respiratory therapist is evaluating a 25-year-old male with asthma.  The patient currently uses 2 puffs of albuterol at least four times a week.  The patient complains of occasional limitations to normal activity, waking at least 1 night a week, and having two exacerbations requiring an ED visit within the last 6 months. Which of the following should the RT recommend?

Advantages of delivering drugs by oral or nasal inhalation i…

Advantages of delivering drugs by oral or nasal inhalation include which of the following? I. aerosol doses are smaller as compared with systemic doses  II. side effects are generally fewer and less severe III. Onset of action is rapid IV. Delivery is safe and painless