asthma Flashcards
True or false
Spirometry is needed to make the diagnosis of asthma.
true
Airflow obstruction that is at least partially reversible with bronchodilator use including an increased and FEV greater than or equal to 12% from baseline and post short-term acting beta two agonist used
Diagnostic of asthma
these symptoms are consistent with:
recurrent cough, wheezing, shortness of breath and or chest tightness. Often exacerbated at night, during exercise, viral respiratory infections, allergens and or irritants such as first or second hand smoke
Asthma
True or false
Peak flow meter is used for monitoring, not for diagnosing asthma
true
True or false
in asthma airway inflammation is always first the bronchospasm follows
True
A common chronic disorder that is complex in characterized by underlying airway inflammation that leads to variable airflow obstruction and bronchial hyperresponsiveness.
Asthma
In asthma treatment, it is important to regularly assess the patients/faily’s knowledge of what?
How to use inhalers
inhaled corticosteroids cover ___modifiers
8
ICS are a ___________medication?
controller and they should be taken daily consistently
Name medication class and if controller or rescue Fluticasone(Flovent)
ICS
controller
Name medication class and if controller or rescue Budesonide (pulmicort)
ICS
controller
Name medication class and if controller or rescue Budesonide and formoterol (Symbicort)
Combination ICS and LABA
Controller
Name medication class and if controller or rescue Fluticasone and salmeterol (Advair)
Combination ICS and LABA (long-acting beta 2 agonist)
Name medication class and if controller or rescue montelukast (SIngulair)
Leukotriene modifier
controller
* only works on one modifier
Name medication class and if controller or rescue Tiotropium Bromide
LAMA (long-acting muscarinic antagonist)
Controller
