Asthma trigger Flashcards
where are curschmann spirals found
asthma sputum culture
also charcot leyden crystals
where are charcot-leyden crystals found
asthma sputum culture
also curschmann spirals
when treating an asthmatic patient with cardiac complications, what medication is preferred
levalbuterol since it has less cardiac SE than albuterol
what would need to be monitored when a patient is using an ICS
- regular eye exams when personal/fam hx of galucoma or cataracts
- monitor growth in children on ICS as well as cortisol levels
- Ca and Vit D in pregnant women and children
what inhaler is recommended in pregnant women
ICS, specifically budesonide
(can use albuterol but ICS preferred)
this medication is associated with cramping of hands, legs and feet
LABAs
this medication can worsen symptoms if it is overused
LABAs
when a patient is intolerant to ICS what can be given instead
Comolyn
what is cromolyn
mast cell stabilizer, used when intolerant to ICS
what form is cromolyn available in
neb only
what is the order of treatment for a SEVERE asthma attack
SABA, iprotropium bromide, O2, systemic corticosteroid.
last resort use nebulized epi!
(remember the three neb albuterol treatments are used in MILD-MOD asthma attacks)
what should you keep in mind when administering nebulized epi
need to monitor again after 4 hours!!!
used in allergy related asthma and chronic idiopathic urticaria
MAB - omalizumab
targets IgE mast cells
what has anaphylaxis as a BBW
omalizumab
what are the 6 steps of asthma treatment
i just keep forgetting this.
