Advantages of small volume nebulizers (SVNs)include which of the following?
1)Ability to aerosolize many drug solutions
2)Minimal cooperation or coordination required for inhalation
3)Drug concentration and dose can be modified
4)Normal breathing pattern can be used

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Advantages of SVNs include the ability to aerosolize many drug solutions;the ability to aerosolize drug mixtures (i.e. ,more than one drug)with suitable testing of drug activity;minimal cooperation or coordination required for inhalation;usefulness in very young or very old patients,debilitated patients,and patients in acute distress;effectiveness with low inspiratory flows or volumes;normal breathing pattern can be used and inspiratory pause (breath hold)not required for efficacy;and drug concentrations and dose can be modified,if desired.

Advantages of Small Volume Nebulizers (SVNs)include Which of the Following