1. Aerosol delivery devices should produce particles of what size for deposition in the lower airways?
A. Less than 1 micron
B. 1 - 5 microns
C. 5 – 10 microns
D. 10 – 20 microns
2. How much of the drug emitted from a pressurized metered dose inhaler is typically deposited in the lungs?
A. Less than 20%
B. 20 – 40%
C. 41 – 60%
D. 61 – 80%
3. Where in the respiratory tract is most of the aerosol from a pressurized metered dose inhaler deposited?
A. Alveoli
B. Trachea and bronchi
C. Oropharynx
D. Nose
4. What is the chemical composition of the propellant in a pressurized metered dose inhaler?
A. Water
B. Alcohol
C. Hydrofluoroalkane
D. Chlorofluorocarbon
5. Which of the following devices should the patient shake before using?
A. Flexhaler
B. Diskus
C. Pressurized metered dose inhaler
D. Nebulizer
6. Which of the following are benefits of a valved holding chamber?
A. Higher oropharyngeal deposition
B. Improved hand-breath coordination
C. Lower cost
D. No deposition onto device walls
7. How should a valved holding chamber be handled after it is cleaned?
A. Towel dry
B. Air dry
C. Dry in top rack of dishwasher
D. Use a hair dryer
8. A valved holding chamber is used with which of the following?
A. Pressurized metered dose inhaler
B. Dry powder inhaler
C. Jet nebulizer
D. A spacer
9. What is the recommended flow for a typical jet nebulizer?
A. 4 – 6 L/min
B. 6 – 8 L/min
C. 8 – 10 L/min
D. 10 – 12 L/min
10. Which of the following is not a consideration when selecting an aerosol delivery device?
A. In what devices is the desired drug available?
B. What device is the patient likely to be able to use properly?
C. Which devices are the least costly?
D. Does the patient want to use blow-by technique?
Evaluation Questions
11. To what extent did the program meet objective #1?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
12. To what extent did the program meet objective #2?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
13. To what extent did the program meet objective #3?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
14. To what extent did the program meet objective #4?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
15. Rate the effectiveness of how well the program related to your educational needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
16. Rate how well the active learning strategies (questions, cases, discussions) were appropriate and effective learning tools:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
17. Rate the quality of the faculty:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
18. Rate the effectiveness and the overall usefulness of the material presented:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
19. Rate the appropriateness of the examination for this activity:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
20. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity related to your practice needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
21. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity will help you improve patient care:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
22. Will the information presented cause you to change your practice?
A. Yes
B. No
23. Are you committed to making these changes?
A. Yes
B. No
24. As a result of this activity, did you learn something new?
A. Yes
B. No
25. What is your practice setting or area of practice?
A. Community Pharmacy/Independent
B. Community Pharmacy/Chain
C. Hospital/Health Systems
D. Administrative/Pharmacy Director
E. Critical Care Pharmacy
F. Long-term Care
G. Managed Care/PBM
H. Oncology
I. Specialty Pharmacy
J. Industry/Manufacturing
26. How many years have you been in practice?
A. <5
B. 5 – 10