Match each item with the correct statement below.

a.  Hypoxia
b.  Metered-dose inhaler (MDI)
c.  Small-volume nebulizer (SVN)
d.  Dry-powder inhaler (DPI)
e.  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

1. Creates an aerosol mist of a drug solution for delivery via inhalation
2. A term encompassing a group of progressive lung diseases including chronic bronchitis and
emphysema.
3. A drawback to this device is that patients must generate enough inspiratory force to operate it.
4. Most common delivery device for ease of use, efficacy, and portability.
5. Condition of insufficient oxygen supply to tissues


1. c.  Small-volume nebulizer (SVN)
2. e.  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
3. d.  Dry-powder inhaler (DPI)
4. b.  Metered-dose inhaler (MDI)
5. a.  Hypoxia

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