A younger patient with cystic fibrosis has a new drug order for dornase alpha (Pulmozyme). The health care provider should choose which route of administration for this medication?
a. Oral
b. Subcutaneous
c. Inhalation via nebulizer
d. Rectal
ANS: C
Dornase alpha is an expectorant drug that is used to reduce the incidence of respiratory infections and improve pulmonary function in patients with cystic fibrosis. It is administered once daily via aerosol mist using a compressed air nebulizer.
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