Asthma

Question 1

When it is best to use a PEF (peak expiratory flow) device? Can it diagnose asthma?

Answer 1

PEF is best used in patients whom the diagnoses of asthma has been previously established with a more complete evaluation

It cannot diagnose asthma

Question 2

What are the major classifications for asthma?

Answer 2

Mild intermittent

Mild persistent

Moderate persistent

Sever persistent

Question 3

What are the values for the list below (1, 2, 3) that would place an asthma patient into the different categories (A, B, C, D)

1. Days w/ symptoms
2. Nights w/ symptoms
3. FEV1/PEF (% of predicted normal)

A. Mild intermittent
B. Mild persistent
C. Moderate persistent
D. Severe persistent)

Answer 3

Question 4

What are the goals of asthma treatment?

Answer 4

Reduction in impairment (intensity & frequency)

Reduction of risk (exacerbations, reducing likelihood, prevention)

Question 5

What is Samter’s triad?

Answer 5

Asthma

Nasal Polyps

NSAIDs reaction

Sometimes alcohol reaction