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Asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary diease Flashcards

1
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Chronic inflammatory disease of the airways

A

asthma

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2
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acute asthma

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flares or exacerbation that require the use of rescue medications

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3
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status asthmaticus

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acute asthma that continues to worsen despite rescue therapy

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4
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acute asthma that continues to worsen despite rescue therapy

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status asthmaticus

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5
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Child onset ASthma

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due to IgE response to enviromental allergens,

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6
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Adult onset asthma

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not IgE mediated, due to occupational issues

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7
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Goals for treating asthma TQ

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prevent chronic and troublesome symptoms

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8
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what is the cornerstone of asthma therapy

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patient education

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9
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what heart med should be avoided in those with asthma

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beta blockers

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10
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written action plans for asthma patient include

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directions, on how to use asthma controller, peak flow meter use, and adjusting therapy to symptoms

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11
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in asthma the short acting beta agonists are the

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quick relief RESUE DRUGS

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12
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first line treatment for chronic asthma not for use as resue

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inhaled corticosteriods

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13
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acute asthma purpose of beta-2 agonists

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cause brochodilation

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14
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acute asthma purpose of corticosteriods

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relieve airway inflammation edema

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15
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acute asthma purpose of humidified oxygen

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corrects ventatilation/perfusion mismatch

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16
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what is the purpose of a anticholinergic in treatment of acute asthma

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while not the drug of choice it provides additive bronchodilation

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17
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Is COPD reversible

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irreversible

18
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What is the primary cause of COPD

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cigarette smoking

19
Q

A difference between asthma and COPD is, that copd is only?

a. an inflammatory disease
b. characterized by progressively irreversible airway obstruction
c. associated with allergic rhinitis
d. expected to be treated and monitored for the rest of the patients life

A

B

20
Q

The primary cause of COPD in the us is?

A

smoking

21
Q

Combivent is made of? what is its purpose tq?

A

albuterol and ipratropium, its for BRONCHDILATION

22
Q

tq albuterol is an example of a…..

A

beta 2 agonists

23
Q

Can long-acting Beta-2 agonist be used for rescue therapy

A

no!!

24
Q

short acting beta 2 agoinsts moa

A

stimulate adenylate cyclase production leading to bronchial smooth muscle relaxion

25
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long acting beta 2 agonists moa

A

stimulate adenylate cyclase production leading to bronchial smooth muscle relaxion

26
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TQ inhaled corticosteriods place in therapy

A

first-line for chornic symptoms control and preventing the progression of asthma and for severe COPD

27
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MOA of inhaled corticosteriods

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reduce the amount of inflammatory process by decreaseing the mediators of inflammation

28
Q

anticholinergic drug ending

A

tropium

29
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anticholigergic drug exmaples

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ipratropium, oxatropium

30
Q

TQ what are leukotriene receptor blockers for

A

chronic asthma, (CANNOT BE USED FOR COPD_

31
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examples of leukotriene receptor blockers

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montelukast and zafirlukast

32
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methylxanthine use

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COPD

33
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moa of methylxanthines

A

brochodilation

34
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tq exmple of selective phosphodiesterase type 4 inhibitor

A

romflumilast

35
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Romflumilast use

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severe COPD

36
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mast cell stabizer agents

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cromolyn

37
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cromolyn is a

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mast cell stabilizer

38
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for treatment of moderate to severe allergic asthmawith elevated igE

A

Omalizumab

39
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Omalizumab

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for treatment of moderate to severe allergic asthma

40
Q

the drug of choice for treating an acute asthma episode is a

A

SABA short acting beta agoinst

41
Q

The drug of choice for treating a acute COPD attack

A

brochodilator

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