Asthma VS COPD

Question 1

Which is more common

Answer 1

Asthma - 262 million world wide

Question 2

Is SOB present in asthma

Answer 2

No (but can occur with exacerbations)

Mods in COPD

Question 3

Management of Asthma

Answer 3

SABA PRN

Step 1: low dose ICS
Step 2: add LABA (MART)
Step 3: increase dose of ICS or add LRTA (montalukast)
Step 4: refer to specialist

Question 4

Prednisone is used for managing exacerbations, what is the dose for asthma

Answer 4

40mg OD, 5 days

Question 5

Prednisone is used for managing exacerbations, what is the dose for COPD

Answer 5

30mg OD for 5 days

Question 6

Prednisolone ADRs

Answer 6

• headache
• HTN
• fluid retention
• osteoporosis
• weight gain
• Cushing disease
• mood changes
• eye problems

Question 7

ICS ADRs

Answer 7

• oral thrush
• change in voice
• pneumonia

Question 8

Monitoring for all Corticosteroids

Answer 8

• weight
• BMI
• eye screening
• osteoporosis
• HbA1c
• triglycerides

Question 9

In which conditions is night symptoms more common

Answer 9

Asthma

Question 10

Before adding messing mess or increasing dose what should you do

Answer 10

Ensure patients has good inhaler technique

Question 11

Which class of drugs should be prescribed for those on long term corticosteroids

Answer 11

Biphosphanates