When a Conventional Jet Nebulizer Is Operated at a Flow

question 2

Multiple Choice

When a conventional jet nebulizer is operated at a flow of 10 L/min versus 5 L/min,what should the respiratory therapist expect?

• A)The particle size gets larger.
• B)The treatment time shortens.
• C)The particle size remains stable.
• D)The nebulizer will nebulize the full dose more slowly.

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Definitions:

Cyclic AMP

A second messenger important in many biological processes, involved in the activation of protein kinases and regulation of the effects of adrenaline and glucagon.

G Proteins

A family of proteins that act as molecular switches inside cells, involved in transmitting signals from stimuli outside the cell.

Upregulation

The process by which a cell increases the quantity of a cellular component, such as RNA or protein, in response to an external stimulus.

Receptors

Proteins on the surface or inside of cells that bind to specific molecules like hormones or neurotransmitters, triggering a cellular response.