asthma Flashcards
1
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performed before and after a bronchodilator
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Fractional exhaled nitric oxide
2
Q
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide
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measures level of inflammation
3
Q
results of feno test
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> 40 in adults >35 in kids for positive result
4
Q
what medication should be provided post acute asthma exac
A
prednisolone for 5 days
5
Q
methylxanthine used as add-on therapy
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Oral theophylline
6
Q
A CysLT-1 receptor antagonist (anti-leukotriene), used as add-on therapy
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oral montelukast
7
Q
A synthetic glucocorticoid used to prevent inflammation in chronic asthma
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Inhaled beclometasone
8
Q
A synthetic glucocorticoid used in severe or rapidly deteriorating asthma
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oral prednisolone
9
Q
A weak anti-inflammatory drug used which can be useful in children and young adults.
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sodium cromoglygate
10
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