A semiconscious patient with inadequate spontaneous ventilation requires aerosol drug admin-istration. Which of the following approaches would you recommend?
a. Large-volume continuous nebulizer
b. Small-volume jet nebulizer (SVN)
c. SVN with delivery by intermittent posi-tive-pressure breathing
d. Metered dose inhaler and holding chamber
ANS: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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