Advantages of using aerosol to administer medications to the lower airway include:
I. rapid onset of action
II. few systemic side effects
III. smaller doses used compared to other routes
IV. application of the medication to the lung directly
A) I
B) I and II
C) I, II, III
D) I, II, III, and IV
D
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