Albuterol is a medication used for treating asthma. It comes in an inhaler that contains 17 mg of albuterol mixed with a liquid. One actuation (inhalation) from the mouthpiece delivrs a 90 microgram dose of albuterol. A. Dr. Olson orders 2 inhalations 4 times per day. How many micrograms of albuterol does the patient inhale per day? B. How many actuations/inhalations are contained in one inhaler? C.Delia is going away for 4 months and wants to take enough albuterol to last for that time. Her physician has prescribed 2 inhalations 4 times per day. How many inhalers will Delia need to take with her for the 4 month period? Assume 30-month days. Hint: Nobody wants to run out of medicine on a trip.

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Albuterol is a medication used for treating asthma. It comes in an inhaler that contains 17 mg of albuterol mixed with a liquid. One actuation (inhalation) from the mouthpiece delivrs a 90 microgram dose of albuterol.

A. Dr. Olson orders 2 inhalations 4 times per day. How many micrograms of albuterol does the patient inhale per day?

B. How many actuations/inhalations are contained in one inhaler?

C.Delia is going away for 4 months and wants to take enough albuterol to last for that time. Her physician has prescribed 2 inhalations 4 times per day. How many inhalers will Delia need to take with her for the 4 month period? Assume 30-month days.
Hint: Nobody wants to run out of medicine on a trip.

 

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