You are called to the pediatric floor to provide treatment to a child diagnosed with bronchiolitis caused by RSV.The physician informs you that he would like to start the patient on ribavirin.Which of the following devices is required to deliver the medication to the patient?

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Ribavirin is delivered via a Small Particle Aerosol Generator (SPAG) machine, which generates a fine mist of the medication that can be inhaled by the patient. SPAG is the preferred device for delivering ribavirin treatment in patients with bronchiolitis caused by RSV. The other devices listed (Respirgard II, USN, and BAN) are not used for ribavirin delivery but are used for other respiratory therapies.

You Are Called to the Pediatric Floor to Provide Treatment