Which of the following offers the best method for delivering ribavirin?

a. A small-volume nebulizer and an aerosol mask
b. An LVN, large-bore tubing, and a Briggs adapter
c. SPAG-2, large-bore tubing, and an oxygen hood
d. SPAG-2, large-bore tubing, and an aerosol mask


ANS: C
The SPAG was manufactured by ICN Pharmaceuticals specifically for the administration of rib-avirin (Virazole) to infants with respiratory syncytial virus infection.

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