Which of the following are advantages for the treatment of the respiratory tract with inhaled aerosols?
1. Doses are usually smaller.
2. Onset of drug action is rapid.
3. Delivered dose is consistent with each administration.
4. Systemic side effects are often fewer and less severe.
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 4 only
c. 4 only
d. 2 and 4 only
ANS: B
The advantages for treatment of the respiratory tract with inhaled aerosols are as follows:
? Aerosol doses are usually smaller than doses for systemic administration.
? Onset of drug action is rapid.
? Delivery is targeted to the organ requiring treatment.
? Systemic side effects are often fewer and less severe.
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