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Asthma - Exam 1 Flashcards

1
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Define asthma. What are some common triggers?

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Defined as a REVERSIBLE obstructive lung disease caused by increased reaction of the airways to various stimuli or triggers

infections, viruses such as colds, cigarette smoke, allergens, pollutants, cold air/changes in temperature, excitement/stress and exercise.

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Asthma has ______ contributing factors. Name them

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multiple

Inflammatory cell infiltration with eosinophils, neutrophils and lymphocytes (specifically T-lymphocytes)
Goblet cell hyperplasia
Plugging of small airways with thick mucus
Hypertrophy of smooth muscle
Airway edema
Mast cell activation

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When mast cells release histamines, leukotrienes and other inflammatory mediators what effect does it have on the airway?

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leads to vasodilation -> edema

goblet cell hyperplasia leads to increased mucous secretion

bronchial smooth muscle contraction

which ALL lead to airway obstruction

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What is THE STRONGEST IDENTIFIABLE PREDISPOSING FACTOR FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ASTHMA?

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atopy

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What is atopy?

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the genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma and atopic dermatitis (eczema).

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What are risk factors for asthma?

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obesity
ASA/NSAIDS
family hx
exercise
URIs
BB
environment
stress
GERD
weather
pollutants
respiratory irritants
viruses

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When does asthma begin? What is the common scenario that makes you think asthma in a child? What are the different types of asthma?

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77% of asthma begins in children <5 years old

3rd episode of wheezing in a kid under 2 years old

extrinsic
intrinsic
mixed
occupational
drug induced
exercise induced
cough variant

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How do you confirm the dx of asthma? What are some common PE findings?

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spirometry!!

bad skin
watery eyes
shiners
allergic salute
cough
chest tightness
SOB (not speaking in full sentences in kids)

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What does auscultation sound like in a patient with asthma? What does it indicate if you do not hear anything when you auscultate?

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Rhonchi to wheeze (usually expiratory but may be inspiratory as well)
Prolonged expiratory phase

severe asthma!! crisis!! do not hear anything because no air is being exchanged

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What is the diagnostic criteria specific markers on spirometry that indicate asthma? What makes it different than COPD?

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Asthma responds well to bronchodilators so spirometry markers should improve

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_______ is indicated next for adults with FEV1 that is above 65% whose spirometry is nondiagnostic. What is the medication?

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Bronchoprovocation Testing

Use of inhaled histamine, methacholine, or mannitol

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12
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Other than spirometry and bronchoprovocation testing, name some additional tests for asthma

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Exercise Challenge
Peak Flow Meters
Chest X ray
Skin Testing
Measurement of sputum for eosinophils

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13
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What does a chest xray of a pt with asthma usually show?

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Can be normal or show hyperinflation, bronchial wall thickening, and diminished peripheral lung vascular shadows

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What can a CXR show you if you suspect your pt has asthma?

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excludes other diagnoses and complications

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Name some diagnostic labs that may be helpful in dx asthma. Give what each lab test might tell you.

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ABGs: hypoxemia or hypercarbia

CBC: eosinophilia, increased levels of IgE

Sputum sample:
-may show casts of small airways
- thick, mucoid sputum
-Curschmann’s spirals
-Charcot-Leyden crystals

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16
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T/F: Curschmann’s spirals and Charcot-Leyden crystals are specific to asthma.

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FALSE!! NOT diagnostic for asthma, they may be seen in other diseases processes

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What is happening during the methacholine challenge? What pt population?

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Patients breathe in increasing amounts of methacholine and perform spirometry after each dose

Increased airway hyperresponsiveness with a ≥ 20% decrease in FEV1 up to 16 mg/mL max dose

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18
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_____ is the most common bronchoprovocation test in the US

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Methacholine Challenge

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19
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What time of the day are asthma s/s usually the worst?

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Symptoms at night / early morning

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20
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What is laryngotracheomalacia?

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weak, floppy vocal cords that a kid outgrows around 12 months of age. Can present like a large airway obstruction

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21
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**What are the classifications of asthma?

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mild intermittent
mild persistent
moderate persistent
severe persistent

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**What defines mild intermittent asthma?

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**What defines mild persistent asthma?

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**What defines moderate persistent asthma?

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25
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**What defines severe persistent asthma?

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26
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What is the job of inhaled steriods? Bronchodilators?

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to protect and prevent asthma

relievers of asthma

27
Q

What class of medication is referred to as the “rescue inhalers?”

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Short Acting Inhaled Beta-2 Agonist (SABA)

albuterol and levalbuterol

28
Q

T/F: SABAs be given to ANYONE diagnosed or experiencing asthma symptoms

A

TRUE!, don’t leave home without it

29
Q

Which SABA does NOT increase HR? What are the SEs?

A

levalbuterol

Tachycardia
Nervousness
Shakiness

30
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Pulmicort (budesonide)
Qvar (beclometasone)
Asmanex (mometasone furoate)
Flovent (fluticasone propionate)

What drug class?
MOA?
How are they dosed? How long does it take to see the intended effect?

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inhaled corticosteroids

Works to reduce airway inflammation and reduces the airway’s exaggerated sensitivity to any and all triggers of asthma

BID

takes 1 weeks for steroids to get into pt’s system and before they start to see improvement in s/s

31
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Thrush
Hoarseness (dysphonia)
Localized contact hypersensitivity
Cough and throat irritation

These are common SEs of ______

A

inhaled corticosteroids

32
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What are the pt education points for inhaled corticosteroids?

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Rinse mouth

Regular eye exams with h/o or family h/o glaucoma

Monitor growth in children on ICS (BMI <15%); cortisol levels

Watch calcium and Vit D intake in women and children on ICS

33
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Which inhaled corticosteroid is preferred in pregnancy?

A

Budesonide

or Proventil

34
Q

Which systemic corticosteroids are used in asthma? Give form of each

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Prednisone - multiple pill forms (10mg, 20mg, etc.)

Prednisolone (Prelone, Orapred) - liquid form (15mg/5ml)

Solu Medrol (Methylprednisolone) - 20/40/80 mg IM or IV injection

35
Q

______ affects smooth muscle not limited to the airways and therefore can affect smooth muscle in the heart causing tachycardia and palpitations

A

LABAs

salmeterol
formoterol
arformoterol

36
Q

What is the benefit of using a ICS and LABA?

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Beneficial because you have the bronchodilator working to widen the airway + inhaled corticosteroid that reduces and prevents inflammation of the airway

37
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What is the MOA for SAMA/LAMA? Are they first line in asthma?

A

Relax the airways and prevent them from getting narrower
Also reduce the amount of mucus in the airway

NOT first line in asthma but can be used if unresponsive to therapy in combination with SABA

38
Q

_____ is a nonselective phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibitor. What is the MOA? Is it used in exacerbations? What is the monitoring?

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Theophylline

Mild bronchodilation, anti inflammatory, enhances mucociliary clearance, and strengthens diaphragmatic contractility

NOT used in acute exacerbation only as an add on for severe asthma

have to check blood levels

39
Q

______ Blocks the actions of cysteinyl _____ at the CysLT1 receptor on target cells such as bronchial smooth muscle via receptor antagonism. What is the BBW?

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leukotrienes

leukotrienes

neurologic behavior, aggression

40
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______ Improves asthma symptoms and reduces exacerbations and limit markers of inflammations such as eosinophil counts in the peripheral blood and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid proving they have antiinflammatory properties. What are the 2 drugs in this class?

A

Leukotrienes

montelukast

zafirlukast

41
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______ is NOT used first line. may be an option if someone fails or can’t tolerate ICS. Only available as a nebulizer. What is the MOA?

A

cromolyn

mast cell stablizer

42
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_______ used in patients with severe asthma attacks and results in rapid improvement of upper airway obstruction. SE include restlessness, anxiety, tachycardia.

A

Nebulized Epinephrine - Racemic

43
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______ is a monoclonal antibody that is DNA-derived, IgG antibody which binds to IgE mast cells and reduces the mediator release that produces the allergic response. Injection only. How old? What is the BBW?

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Omalizumab (Xolair)

6 years of age and older

BBW: anaphylaxis

44
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_____ is indicated for doderate-severe uncontrolled asthma in person w/ positive skin prick testing to ______ allergies who is inadequately controlled on max dose of other meds

A

Omalizumab (Xolair);

perennial

45
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What are the 6 steps of asthma tx according to GINA?

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46
Q

What vaccinations are recommended for pts with asthma?

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Influenza
Pneumococcal
COVID

47
Q

What is the routine f/u for pts with asthma? What if you start a new medication?

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every 1-6 months

2-6 week follow up after any new med is administered to reassess function

48
Q

peak flow meters the predicted values are _____ in black and hispanic patients

A

10% lower

49
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How do you determine if asthma is well controlled?

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50
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What are the goals of asthma treatment?

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51
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When should you refer a pt to a pulmonologist?

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52
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_____ A condition in which the airways narrow significantly during vigorous exercise. What is the tx? What is the pt education?

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exercise induced asthma

SABA

Take 15 - 30 min. before exercise

53
Q

chronic cought for > 3 weeks
Non-productive
Usually nocturnal, but can occur anytime
PFT/spirometry is normal

What am I?
What is the tx?

A

cough variant asthma

tx: similar to other forms of asthma

54
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T/F: all asthma attacks give a warning

A

TRUE!!

55
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Increased SOB or wheezing
Disturbed sleep caused by SOB, coughing or wheezing
Chest tightness or pain
Increased need to use bronchodilators (SABAs)
A fall in peak flow rates as measured by a peak flow meter

What am I?
When should the pt be sent to the ER?

A

acute asthma attack

Oxygen falls below 90% or pt is drowsy/confused

56
Q

_____ is the most severe form of asthma. What is going on?

A

Status asthmaticus

The lungs are no longer able to provide the body with adequate oxygen or remove carbon dioxide, organs begin to malfunction, build up of CO2 leads to acidosis, BP falls

57
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What is the tx for status asthmaticus?

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Require intubation and ventilator support as well as maximum doses of several medications

support to correct the acidosis

58
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