With which of the following devices are therapeutic aerosols generated? 1. Atomizers 2. Nebulizers 3. Humidifiers 4. Soft mist inhalers
a. 1, 2, and 4 only
b. 1 and 4 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: A
In the clinical setting, medical aerosols are generated with atomizers, nebulizers, soft mist inhal-ers, or inhalers.
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