Asthma Flashcards

1
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T/F Asthma is considered reversible

A

True

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2
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1 in __ children have asthma

A

1 in 12

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3
Q

How is asthma characterized

A

Inflammation, Hyperactivity

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4
Q

Define asthma

A

A chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. It is intermittent, reversible, and an obstructive lung disease

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5
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Describe airway obstruction from an anatomical perspective, what happens?

A

Muscle spasms from smooth muscle in the bronchial tree.

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6
Q

What produces mucous in the lungs?

A

Goblet cells

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7
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What happens to the body when asthma is triggered?

A

Vasodilation
Bronchospasm
Edema
Mucous secretion

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8
Q

What is the cause of asthma?

A

Genetics and other triggers (common cold, GERD, extreme weather, food, emotions, etc.)

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9
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Risk factors for asthma

A

Age (older = incr risk)
Gender (women < men)
Genetics
Exposure (job, environment, infection)
Family Hx
Medical history (GERD, obesity, allergies, respiratory infections)

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10
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What tests do you use to diagnose Asthma?

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Physical examination
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
Chest X-Ray (hyperinflation)
Serum Ig E – an allergic response

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11
Q

Symptoms of asthma occur or worsen at night or day?

A

Night

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12
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Early manifestations of Asthma

A

Cough, diminished breath sound

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13
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Late manifestation of Asthma

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Decreased O2 sat, use of accessory muscles, cyanosis

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14
Q

What is airway remodeling?

A

The structural changes within the airways due to asthma.

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15
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What changes are seen in airway remodeling?

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Smooth muscle hypertrophy
Thickening of the basement membranes; Sub-epithelial fibrosis (collagen thickening)
Loss of epithelial integrity; Epithelial damage
Increased mucous production
Angiogenesis
Destruction of ciliate cells

16
Q

FEV1

A

Forced expiratory volume in 1 second

17
Q

What do we want to know in patients who use short-acting Beta Agonists?

A

We want to know how often they’re using the medication

18
Q

Peak expiratory flow

A

Max airflow expired during forced expiration

19
Q

What are the GINA Guidelines?

A

Global strategy for asthma management

20
Q

What is Salmeterol

A

Long Acting Beta Agonist

21
Q

What is ICS

A

Inhaled corticosteroids -formoterol. This is the most effective anti-inflammatory medication.

22
Q

Once a patient is diagnosed with asthma, how often should they be re-evaluated?

A

1 to 3 months after diagnosis, then every 3 to 12 months

23
Q

You asthma patient just experienced a severe exacerbation, when should they follow up with their primary care provider?

A

1 week after the exacerbation

24
Q

What should be included in an asthma action plan?

A

Prescribed medication.
When & how to increase medication.
When to access medical care if symptoms do not respond to tx.

25
Q

What is the peak flow percentage for the Green Zone?

A

80 to 100% of the peak flow

26
Q

Symptoms for the yellow zone of asthma exacerbation

A

Cough, wheezing, chest tightness, SOB, can do some but not all usual activities

27
Q

T/F If you are experiencing a red zone level of exacerbation, you need to seek medical attention immediately

28
Q

What tests does the nursing team need during an acute asthma exacerbation?

A

O2 monitoring and arterial blood gas

29
Q

What medications are administered to tx asthma exacerbation?

A

IV corticosteroids
ipratropium bromide
Inhaled B2-agonist (albuterol)
IVF (intravenous fluids)

30
Q

50% to 80% of the personal best peak flow meter is defined as what zone?

31
Q

below 50% of personal best “Danger” seek medical help, this is known as what zone?