ASTHMA II Flashcards
1
Q
NSAIDS that inhibit COX-1 that should be avoided?
A
Ibuprofen
Indomethacin
Naproxen
Keterolac
2
Q
asthma has increased or decreased lung fxn?
A
decreased (FEV1 or PEF)
3
Q
signs of acute asthma exacerbation?
A
cough, wheezing, chest tightness, decreased lung function, tachypnea, tachycardia, use accessory muscles, diaphoresis
4
Q
alternate diagnoses?
A
dyspnea
cough
wheezing
chest tightness
5
Q
what aspect of the patients ventilation and PaCO2 are we concerned about?
A
hypercapnia or normalizing of the PaCO2