NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What type of inhaler is the Spiriva Handihaler?

  1. MDI

  2. DPI with capsule

  3. Respimat

  4. Nebulizer

The correct answer is: DPI with capsule

The Spiriva Handihaler is a type of dry powder inhaler (DPI) that uses capsules to deliver medication. This distinguishes it from the other options listed A) MDI (metered-dose inhaler) delivers medication as a fine mist and does not use capsules. C) Respimat is a type of inhaler that delivers medication as a slow-moving mist. D) Nebulizer is a machine that converts liquid medication into a mist for inhalation.