ASTHMA II Flashcards

1
Q

NSAIDS that inhibit COX-1 that should be avoided?

A

Ibuprofen
Indomethacin
Naproxen
Keterolac

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2
Q

asthma has increased or decreased lung fxn?

A

decreased (FEV1 or PEF)

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3
Q

signs of acute asthma exacerbation?

A

cough, wheezing, chest tightness, decreased lung function, tachypnea, tachycardia, use accessory muscles, diaphoresis

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4
Q

alternate diagnoses?

A

dyspnea
cough
wheezing
chest tightness

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5
Q

what aspect of the patients ventilation and PaCO2 are we concerned about?

A

hypercapnia or normalizing of the PaCO2

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