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Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma, COPD Flashcards

1
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Exaggerated response to antigen

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Hypersensitivity

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Type of antigen that enters the body

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Exogenous

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Any substance that induces the immune system to produce antibodies against it

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Antigen

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Blood group antigen

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Endogenous

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Normal proteins or complexes that are recognised by the immune system of someone with an autoimmune condition

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Auto-antigen

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A type of antigen that produces abnormally vigorous immune response

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Allergen

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IgE mediated release of histamine, mast cells, and basophils

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Type 1: Allergic reaction (immediate hypersensitivity)

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Reaction within 1 hour

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Type 1: Allergic reaction (immediate hypersensitivity)

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Ex: Bee sting, latex allergy, medications (penicillin), urticaria, anaphylaxis, atopy

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Type 1: Allergic reaction (immediate hypersensitivity)

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Treatment for Anaphylaxis

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Epinephrine

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Genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis

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Atopy

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Allergic disease in atopy

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Allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis

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Involves IgG and IgM bound cell surface antigens

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Type 2: Cytotoxic reaction

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Hours to days rxn

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Type 2: Cytotoxic reaction

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Ex: Hemolytic reactions (bursting or destruction of RBC) with medications (ex. Sulfa drugs such as cotrimoxazole cause hemolytic anemia), graft rejections

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Type 2: Cytotoxic reaction

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Involves circulating IgG and IgM immune complex that deposits in post capillary venules

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Type 3: Immune complex reaction

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1-3 weeks rxn

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Type 3: Immune complex reaction

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Example: SLE, Serum sickness

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Type 3: Immune complex reaction

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Cell mediated immunity

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Type 4: Delayed hypersensitivity

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Mediated by T-cells rather than antibodies

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Type 4: Delayed hypersensitivity

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Example: Mantoux test

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Type 4: Delayed hypersensitivity

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Ex: nickel (cancerous) allergy, SJS, poison ivy

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Type 4: Delayed hypersensitivity

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Poison ivy due to Urushiol, can cause

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Contact dermatitis

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Involves inflammation of nasal mucous membranes in sensitized individuals when inhaled allergenic particles contact mucous membranes and elicit a response mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE).

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ALLERGIC RHINITIS

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Mediators of immediate hypersensitivity

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Histamine, leukotrienes, prostaglandin, tryptase, kinins

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_________ produces rhinorrhea, itching, sneezing, and nasal obstruction

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Histamine

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Allergic rhinitis:
Response lasting <4 days/ week or <4 weeks per year

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Intermittent

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Allergic rhinitis:
Response lasting >4 days/week or >4 weeks/ year

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Persistent

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Allergic rhinitis:
Symptoms that do not interfere with quality of life

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Mild

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Allergic rhinitis:
Symptoms that interfere with quality of life such as sleep disturbance and work performance

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Moderate to severe

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Occurs in response to specific antigens present at predictable times of the year

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Seasonal (hay fever) allergic rhinitis

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Occurs year-round in response to nonseasonal allergens and usually causes more subtle, chronic symptoms.

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Persistent allergic rhinitis

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33
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dark circles under the eyes

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allergic shiners

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34
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safer and more generally accepted than
intradermal testing

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Percutaneous testing

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35
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can detect IgE antibodies in the blood that are specific for a given antigen, but it is less sensitive than percutaneous tests

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radioallergosorbent test (RAST)

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36
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effective in preventing the histamine response but not in reversing its effects after they have occurred

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H1-receptor antagonists

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more effective when taken 1 to 2 hours before anticipated exposure to the offending allergen

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Antihistamines

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38
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sympathomimetic agents that act on adrenergic
receptors in nasal mucosa

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Decongestants

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39
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may occur with prolonged use of topical agents (>3–5 days)

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Rhinitis medicamentosa

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40
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has replaced pseudoephedrine in many nonprescription antihistamine–decongestant

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Phenylephrine

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41
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relieve sneezing, rhinorrhea, pruritus, and nasal congestion with minimal side effects

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Intranasal corticosteroids

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They reduce inflammation by blocking mediator release, suppressing neutrophil chemotaxis, causing mild vasoconstriction, and inhibiting mast cell–mediated, late-phase reactions.

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Nasal Corticosteroids

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43
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mast cell stabilizer, is available as a nonprescription nasal spray for symptomatic prevention and treatment of allergic rhinitis

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Cromolyn Sodium

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44
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It prevents antigen-triggered mast cell degranulation and release of mediators, including histamine

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Cromolyn Sodium

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45
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The most common side effect of Cromolyn Sodium

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local irritation

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46
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anticholinergic agent that may be useful in persistent allergic rhinitis

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Ipratropium bromide

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47
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It exhibits antisecretory properties when applied locally and provides symptomatic relief of rhinorrhea.

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Ipratropium bromide

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48
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leukotriene receptor antagonist approved for treatment of persistent allergic rhinitis in children as young as 6 months

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Montelukast

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49
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considered third-line therapy after those agents

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Montelukast

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50
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Adr of decongestants

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Anorexant

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51
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process of administering doses of antigens
responsible for eliciting allergic symptoms into a
patient

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Immunotherapy

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52
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A chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing, and wheezing using the air passage to narrow and cause shortness of breath

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Asthma

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53
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The inflammation is due to bronchi hyper
responsiveness to a variety of stimuli

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Asthma

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Induces a thickened, engorged, edematous airway wall and narrowing of the air lumen.

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Plasma protein leakage

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55
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Migrates to the airways and release inflammatory mediators

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Eosinophils

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56
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Release cytokines from type 2 T-helper cells that mediate allergic inflammation

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T- lymphocytes

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produces IL-2 and interferon gamma that are essential for cellular defense mechanism

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Type 1- T- helper

58
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Release of histamine, eosinophil, and neutrophil
chemotactic factors, leukotriene C4, D4 and E4,
prostaglandin and platelet activating factors.

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Mast Cell degranulation

59
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release a number of inflammatory mediators
including PAF and leukotrienes B4, C4, and D4

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Alveolar macrophages

60
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Releases eicosanoids, peptidases, matrix proteins, cytokines, and nitric oxide.

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Bronchial epithelial cells

61
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Expectorated mucus from patients with
asthma are _____________

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highly viscous

62
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Characterized by episodic dyspnea with wheezing

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Chronic asthma

63
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Progression to Acute state:
☐ Inflammation
☐ Airway edema
☐ Excessive mucus accumulation
☐ Severe bronchospasm

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Severe acute asthma

64
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Skin paleness

65
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Peak Expiratory flow and FEV1 are less than 50% of normal predicted values.

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Acute severe asthma

66
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a condition in which stomach acids back up into your throat

67
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defined as a drop in FEV1 of greater than 15% of baseline (preexercise value)

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EXERCISE-INDUCED BRONCHOSPASM

68
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may be worse when the air is cold and dry

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Exercise-induced asthma

69
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triggered by workplace irritants such as chemical fumes, gases, or dust

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Occupational asthma

70
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triggered by particular allergens, such as pet dander, cockroaches, or pollen

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Allergy-induced asthma

71
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the volume of air that can forcibly be blown out after full inspiration, measured in liters

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Forced vital capacity (FVC)

72
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most basic maneuver in spirometry tests

73
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Normal FEV1 value

74
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volume of air that can forcibly be blown out in one second, after full inspiration

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Forced expiratory volume in 1 second/ FEV1

75
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relieve reversible bronchospasm by relaxing the smooth muscles of the bronchi

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Beta2 agonists

76
Q

Act as bronchodilators and are used to treat
bronchospasm in acute asthmatic episodes and to prevent bronchospasm associated with exercise-induced asthma or nocturnal asthma.

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Beta2 agonists

77
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Choice in the tx of acute symptoms in younger children

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Pirbuterol

78
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Effective in smaller doses & fewer adverse effects

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Levalbuterol

79
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With little effect on cardiac muscle contractility

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Ipratropium and albuterol

80
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administered to replace deficient endogenous hormones

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Corticosteroids

81
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Corticosteroid that is used for both acute and chronic asthma

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Prednisolone

82
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preventive treatment of nocturnal asthma or exercise-induced asthmatic symptoms

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LONG-ACTING BETA2 AGONISTS

83
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LONG-ACTING BETA2 AGONISTS: Increased intracellular cyclic AMP levels

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Arformoterol

84
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5-lipoxygenase inhibitor that act on leukotrienes

85
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These agents are used for long-term control and prevention of symptoms, especially nocturnal symptoms.

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Methylxanthines

86
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Directly relaxes smooth muscles of respiratory tract

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Theophylline

87
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stabilize the mast cell membrane, and inhibit the activation and release of mediators from eosinophils and epithelial cells

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Mast cell stabilizer

88
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indicated for moderate-to-severe persistent asthma in patients who react to perennial allergens

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Monoclonal antibody

89
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Recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody; selectively binds to IgE and inhibits binding to IgE receptors

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Omalizumab

90
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most potent anti-inflammatory agents

91
Q

An aerosol inhaled corticosteroid indicated for maintenance tx of asthma as prophylactic therapy

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Ciclesonide

92
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Selective competitive inhibitor of LTD4 and LTE4 receptors

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Zafirlukast

93
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Block binding of leukotriene D4 to its receptor

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Montelukast

94
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these healthy oils may reduce the inflammation that leads to asthma symptoms

A

Omega-3 fatty acids

95
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Airflow limitation that is NOT FULLY reversible with bronchodilators

96
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associated with neutrophilic rather than eosinophilic inflammation

97
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Poorly responsive even to high dose inhaled
corticosteroids and is associated with progressive,
inexorable loss of pulmonary function over time,
especially with continuous smoking

98
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Enzyme that disrupts the lining of the alveoli

99
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associated with chronic or recurrent excessive mucus secretion into the bronchial tree

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Chronic bronchitis

100
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Blue bloaters

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Chronic bronchitis

101
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Pink puffers

102
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Pulmonary HTN

A

Cor pulmunale

103
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Cor pulmunale is also known as

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Right-sided HF

104
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Emphysema is located in

105
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emphysema associated with smoking and typically most severe in the upper lobe

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Centriancinar

106
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Most severe in the lower lungs. No smoking

107
Q

What deficiency is associated with no smoking but has emphysema

A

Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency

108
Q

least common; involves the distal airway structure, ducts, and sacs

A

Distalacinar

109
Q

The stimulus for activation of inflammatory
cells and mediators is an exposure to noxious particles and gas through ___________

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Inhalation

110
Q

most common etiologic factor in acquiring COPD

A

tobacco smoke

111
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dilated airspace in the lung parenchyma

112
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a major component of alveolar walls

113
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Breaks down elastin

114
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MOST SIGNIFICANT SYMPTOM OF COPD

A

Breathlessness

115
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may occur particularly during exertion and
airflow obstruction exacerbation

116
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Nonpharmacologic therapy for those with Chronic Hypoxemia

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Long-Term Oxygen Therapy

117
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Normal FEV1

118
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FEV1: Greater than or equal to 80%

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Stage 1: Mild COPD

119
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FEV1: 50-79%

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Stage 2: Moderate COPD

120
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FEV1: 30-49%

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Stage 3:Severe COPD

121
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FEV1: <30%

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Stage 4: Very Severe COPD

122
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With anti oxidant and mucokinetic property

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Oral N acetyl cysteine

123
Q

May elicit bronchospasm: if so:

A

Inhalant therapy of NAC + Bronchodilator

124
Q

via midline sternotomy or video assisted thoracoscopy

A

Bullectomy

125
Q

A drug used as an antidepressant.

126
Q

Can markedly reduce nicotine cravings.

127
Q

associated with an increased risk for seizures

128
Q

a new agent became available to assist in tobacco cessation attempts

A

Varenicline

129
Q

a nicotine acetylcholine receptor partial agonist that has shown benefit in tobacco cessation.

A

Varenicline

130
Q

relieves physical withdrawal symptoms and
reduces the rewarding properties of nicotine

A

Varenicline

131
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Lungs w/ ribs w/ diaphragm

132
Q

Chronic bronchitis is located in

A

Bronchioles

133
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Increases in markers (e.g _________ & ____________) of oxidants are seen in the epithelial lining fluid of COPD patients.

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Hydrogen peroxide & nitric oxide

134
Q

Little or no dyspnea

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Stage 1: Mild COPD

135
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Dyspnea on moderate exertion

A

Stage 2: Moderate COPD

136
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Dyspnea on mild exertion

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Stage 3:Severe COPD

137
Q

Dyspnea even at rest

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Stage 4: Very Severe COPD

138
Q

Neozep

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Paracetamol + Chlorpheniramine + Phenylephrine

139
Q

rebound vasodilation with congestion

A

Rhinitis medicamentosa

140
Q

Found in fish, flaxseed and other foods

A

Omega-3 fatty acids

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