Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
Asthma question, the wheezing stops but air movement is reduced. What do you do?
A
intubate
2
Q
How do you diagnose asthma?
A
PFTs
FEV1/FVC is reduced
reversible
3
Q
What are the danger of Long Acting Beta Agonists?
A
Asthma related death, must be with inhaled corticosteroids
4
Q
What is the mechanism of action of Beclomethasone?
A
inhaled corticosteroids (-asone)
5
Q
What is the mechanism of action of formoterol?
A
Long acting beta agonist
6
Q
What is the mechanism of action of Zafirlukast?
A
Leukotriene-Antagonist (-leukast)
7
Q
What medications are used in an asthma exacerbation?
A
Albuterol + Ipratropium
Methylprednisolone / Prednisone
