Which device disperses medication in the form of a fine mist suitable for inhalation?

• A. Nasal Cannula
• B. Non-Rebreather
• C. Nebulizer
• D. Metered Dose Inhaler

Answer: (C)

The device that creates a fine aerosol suitable for inhalation is the nebulizer. A nebulizer turns liquid medication into a mist that can be breathed in through a mouthpiece or mask, making it easy for patients to inhale the full dose over several breaths. This is especially helpful for patients who have difficulty coordinating a hit from an inhaler or need ongoing, continuous delivery.

By contrast, a nasal cannula and a non-rebreather mask are oxygen delivery systems and do not aerosolize medications. A metered-dose inhaler delivers a spray in measured doses, but it requires proper timing and coordination with inhalation and does not produce the continuous fine mist that a nebulizer provides.