What is a potential limitation of flow-triggered metered dose inhaler devices?

a. Increased pharyngeal impaction.
b. Less effective lung deposition.
c. High flows necessary for actuation.
d. Requires accessory equipment.


ANS: C
Patients experiencing an acute exacerbation of bronchospasm may not be able to generate suffi-cient flows to trigger the Autohaler.

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Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) set standards to which all laboratories must adhere. These standards include training of personnel and testing and transport of specimens.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following allows the transfer of patient data between pharmacies, prescribers, intermediaries, and payers?

PSTAC HIE HIPAA CPOE

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Scheduling two or more patients in the same slot is known as

A. Open hours B. Wave scheduling C. Double booking D. Modified wave scheduling E. None of these

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