Which of the following statements is true concerning the recommended volume of solution when delivering an aerosol treatment via a small volume nebulizer? 1. A volume between 3 mL and 5 mL of solution is recommended
2. Increasing the volume results in a decrease in the concentration of drug remaining in the dead volume when nebulization ceases.
3. Patient compliance of therapy is directly proportional to its convenience.
4. Increasing the volume of solution results in a net increase in the amount of active drug in the nebulizer.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: C
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