Asthma

Question 1

when is asthma worse

Answer 1

at night

Question 2

what should be measured in lung function tests to diagnose asthma

Answer 2

PEF
FEV1
reversibility test
diurnal variability

Question 3

reversibility test for asthma

Answer 3

> 12% increase in FEV1 after bronchodil

has to be 200 mL

Question 4

what to use for asthma treatment

Answer 4

treat inflammation

and airway irritation

Question 5

Short acting BETA 2 agonists are used for

Answer 5

bronchodilatory effects

- RELIEVERS

Question 6

2 examples of bronchodilators

Answer 6

salbutamol

terbutaline

Question 7

first line drug to treat asthma

Answer 7

steroids

Question 8

inhaled corticosteroids are

Answer 8

anti inflammatory

PREVENTERS

Question 9

does budesonide affect final height?

Answer 9

no

Question 10

2 long-acting beta agonists

Answer 10

salmeterol

formoterol

Question 11

What agent should NEVER be used as monotherapy

Answer 11

long-acting beta agonist

Question 12

if you are nt controlled on low dose Inhaled CS what should you do if you are an adult

Answer 12

Add a LABA

Question 13

if you’re 6-11 years of age and not controlled on low dose ICS

Answer 13

increase dose of ICS