3: Asthma Management Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following is not a goal for asthma therapy?

  • Control asthma and reduce impairment through prevention of chronic and troublesome symptoms.
  • Reduce need for short-acting beta2-agonist (SABA) for quick relief of symptoms.
  • Maintain normal pulmonary function.
  • Maintain normal activity levels.
  • Satisfy patients’ and families’ expectations for asthma care.
A

Maintain near-normal pulmonary function.

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2
Q

What are the 4 components of care for asthma management?

A
  1. Assessment and monitoring.
  2. Education.
  3. Control of environmental factors and comorbid conditions.
  4. Pharmacologic treatment.
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3
Q

Frequency and intensity of symptoms and the functional limitations associated with symptoms.

A

Impairment Assessment

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4
Q

Likelihood of asthma exacerbations, adverse effects from medications, and likelihood of the progression of lung function decline.

A

Risk Assessment

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5
Q

How often is spirometry measured?

A

Every 1-2 years or more frequently for uncontrolled asthma.

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6
Q

How often do you follow up with asthma?

A

Every 2-6 weeks when gaining control and then every 1-6 months.

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7
Q

How do vitamin D levels help with asthma control?

A
  1. Enhance corticosteroid responses
  2. Control atopy
  3. Improve asthma control
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8
Q

Which meds are relief agents?

A
  1. SABAs
  2. Systemic corticosteroids
  3. Ipratropium (anticholinergic)
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9
Q

Asthma _____ dictates initial therapy and level of asthma _____ dictates adjustment of therapy.

A

Asthma severity** dictates initial therapy and level of asthma **control dictates adjustment of therapy.

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10
Q

What level of SABA use indicates the potential need to step up treatment?

A

More than 2 days/week.

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