asthma and copd Flashcards
1
Q
side effects of beta2 agonists
A
palpitations
tremors
headaches
hypokalaemia
2
Q
side effects of antimuscarinics
A
dry mouth, dry eyes
headache, cough, sedation
3
Q
side effects of theophylline
A
diarrhea, GI, upset
headache, nausea
4
Q
what can happen when giving ICS to COPD patients
A
pneumonia
5
Q
what does theophylline act on
A
leukotrienes
6
Q
adverse effects of giving ICS
A
oral candida
hoarse voice
7
Q
what is fluticasone
A
ICS
8
Q
what is mematasone
A
ICS
9
Q
what is salmeterol
A
LABA
10
Q
what is tiotropium
A
LAMA
11
Q
what drugs can exacerbate asthma
A
beta blockers
nsaids
12
Q
drug management steps in COPD
A
SABA
lama or laba
LABA + ICS
LAMA + LABA + ICS
13
Q
how to treat COPD exacerbations
A
oxygen oral steroids antibiotics neb bronchodilators NIV