Advantages of small-volume ultrasonic nebulizers for drug delivery include which of the follow-ing? 1. Greater respirable drug mass 2. Less dead space and waste 3. Increased mobility 4. Decreased cost
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only
ANS: B
Both theoretical advantages of the ultrasonic devices are outweighed by relatively high purchase costs and poor reliability.
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