A patient is receiving albuterol through a small-volume nebulizer. Where in the body will the greatest effect take place?
a. Localized effect in the lungs
b. Systemic effect
c. Local and systemic effect
d. Depends on the size, temperature, and volume of the aerosol
ANS: D
Aerosols have the potential to cause both local and systemic effects. However, these effects largely depend on the drug concentration delivered, particle size, temperature, and volume of the aerosol.
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