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Ch 41: Asthma Flashcards

1
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Albuterol brand name

A

ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA

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Levalbuterol brand name

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Xopenex, Xopenex HFA

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Epinephrine (OTC) brand name

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Primatene Mist

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Salmeterol brand name

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Severent Diskus

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Beclomethasone brand name

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QVAR RediHaler

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Budesonide brand name

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Pulmicort Flexhaler, Pulmicort Respules

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Budesonide + Formoterol brand name

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Symbicort

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Fluticasone brand name

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Flovent HFA, Flovent Diskus, Arnuity Ellipta

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Fluticasone + salmeterol brand name

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Advair Diskus, Advair HFA

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Fluticasone + vilanterol brand name

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Breo Ellipta

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Mometasone + Formoterol brand name

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Dulera

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12
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An asthma diagnosis is confirmed with

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spirometry

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13
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Spirometry and pulmonary function tests test for reversibility (i.e, if the FEV1 increases by more than __% with the use of a bronchodilator)

A

12%

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14
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FEV1 measures

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how much air can be forcefully exhaled in one second

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15
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FVC test

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after taking a deep breath, the max volume of air that is exhaled (how much air is exhaled)

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16
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FEV1/FVC

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the percentage of total air capacity (“vital capacity”) that can be forcefully exhaled in one second (the speed of the exhale)

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17
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Common asthma triggers

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genetics, pollution, cigarettes, cold air/changes in weather, pets, dust/pollen/cockroaches, perfume & cosmetics, drugs (ASA, NSAIDs, non-selective BB - propranolol, nadolol, timolol, pindolol), infections (colds and viruses), allergic rhinitis, GERD, obesity, OSA, anxiety, stress, depression

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18
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Intermittent asthma is defined as daytime symptoms < / = __ days/week & SABA rescue inhaler use < / = __ days/week

A

2

2

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19
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Mild asthma is defined as daytime symptoms > __ days per week, but not daily & SABA rescue inhaler use > __ days/week, but not daily or > __ x/day

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2
2
1

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20
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Moderate asthma is defined as daytime symptoms how many times per week & SABA rescue inhaler use ___

A

daily

daily

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21
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Severe asthma is defined as daytime symptoms ___ & SABA rescue inhaler use ___

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throughout the day

several times per day

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22
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Which vaccines should people with asthma receive

A 
Annual influenza vaccine
Pneumovax 23 (age 2-64)
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23
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Which controller is first-line for all patients

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ICS (need anti-inflammation in asthma)

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24
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Which drug classes are controllers

A 
ICS
LABA
LTRAs
LAMAs
Injectable MABs
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25
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Which drug classes are relievers

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ICS + formoterol

SABAs

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26
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LABAs are used in combination with:

A

ICS

NEVER use LABAs alone

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27
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Which MAB is used for severe allergic asthma

A

Omalizumab

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28
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Albuterol MDI/DPI dose

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1-2 inhalations Q4-6H PRN

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29
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SABA SE

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Nervousness, tremor, tachycardia, palpitations, cough, hyperglycemia, ↓ K

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30
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Levalbuterol contains __ isomer of albuterol

A

R

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31
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Most albuterol inhalers contain __ inhalations/canister, with the exception of ___ which also has __ inhalations/canister

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200 inhalations/canister

Ventolin: 200 inhalations/canister AND 60 inhalations/canister

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32
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SABAs or low-dose ICS + formoterol should be used in exercise-induced bronchospasm ___ min prior to exercise.

The effects of the SABA will last __-__ hours

A

5

2-3 hours

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33
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Which drugs are SABAs

A

Albuterol
Levalbuterol
Racepinepherine
Epinephrine

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34
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Which drug is a LABA

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Salmeterol

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35
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Salmeterol BW

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↑ risk of asthma related deaths when used as monotherapy

ONLY use with ICS

36
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ICS SE

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Dysphonia (difficulty speaking), oral thrush, cough

37
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Which ICS is the only one available as a nebulized solution

A

budesonide

38
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Pulmicort Respules can only be used with

A

a jet nebulizer

39
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Which MDIs should not be shaken

A

Alvesco (ciclesonide)
Qvar RediHaler
Respimat products

40
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Which drugs are ICS

A

Beclomethasone (QVAR RediHaler)
Budesonide (Pulmicort Flexhaler)
Fluticasone (Flovent HFA, Flovent Diskus, Arnuity Ellipta)

41
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Which drug is a LAMA for asthma

A

Tiotropium (Spirivia Respimat)

**for COPD - Respimat or HandiHaler

42
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Brand name identifiers for MDIs

A

HFA, RespiMat

43
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Brand name identifiers for DPIs

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Diskus, Ellipta, Pressair, Handihaler, Neohaler, Respiclick, Flexhaler

44
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Which DPI needs to be primed before first use

45
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Montelukast MOA

A

Inhibits leukotriene D4 (LTD4)

46
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Zileuton MOA

A

Inhibits leukotriene formation

47
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Montelukast formulations

A

tablet, chewable tab, packet

48
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Montelukast dosing

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10 mg daily in the evening
Age 6-14 years: 5 mg daily in the evening
Age 1-5 years: 4 mg daily in the evening

49
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Montelukast BW

A

neuropsychiatric events

50
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Which formulation of montelukast can be administered directly into the mouth, dissolved in breast milk or formula or mixed with applesauce, carrots, rice or ice cream; should be used within __ min

A

granules

15

51
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How must zafirlukast be administered

A

in original container

52
Q

Theophylline MOA

A

Blocks phosphodiasterase, causing an increase in cAMP and release of epi from adrenal medulla cells, resulting in bronchodilation

53
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Active metabolite of theophylline

54
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Theophylline therapeutic range

A

5-15 mcg/mL

55
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Theophylline is dosed based on

A

IBW (or TBW if < IBW)

56
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Theophylline toxicity can present as

A

persistent vomiting, arrhythmias, seizures

57
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How to convert aminophylline to theophylline

58
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A small increase in theophylline dose can result in

A

large increase in Theophylline concentration

59
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Which drugs can increase theophylline levels

A

cipro, zileuton, zafirlukast

60
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Which drugs can decrease theophylline levels

A

carbamazepine, fosphenytoin, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, rifampin, ritonavir

61
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Which conditions can increase theophylline levels

A

CHF, liver disease

62
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Which conditions/food can decrease theophylline levels

A

high-protein diet

63
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Omalizumab MOA

A

Inhibits IgE binding to the IgE receptor on mast cells and basophils

64
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Omalizumab indication

A

moderate-severe persistent, allergic asthma with a positive skin test to a perennial aeroallergen

65
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Omalizumab brand name

66
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Omalizumab formulation & administration

A

SC injection; must be administered in a healthcare setting under medical supervision d/t BW of anaphylaxis

67
Q

Which drugs are IL-5 receptor antagonists

A

Mepolizumab (SC), reslizumab (IV), and benralizumab (SC)

68
Q

Which drug is an IL-4 & IL-3 receptor antagonists

A

Dupilumab (SC)

69
Q

Which ICS is is preferred in asthma control in pregnant patients

A

Budesonide

70
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For a patient with good asthma control, how long should their albuterol inhaler last

A

about 12 months

71
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If a patient is prescribed > 1 inhalation of medication at a time, how long should the patient wait between each inhalation

A

60 seconds

72
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If using more than 1 inhaler, what is the correct sequence of inhalers

A

SABA → Other Bronchodilators (LABA or LAMA) → ICS

73
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Spacers should NEVER be used with

74
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How often must a spacer be cleaned

A

at least once a week

75
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What are common spacer names

A

AeroChamber, OptiHaler, OptiChamber

76
Q

Spacers reduce the risk of

A

thrush from steroid inhalers

77
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The patient’s best peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is called

A

personal best (PB)

78
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The patient’s personal best from a PEFR takes into account their:

A

height, gender and age

79
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Peak flow meter technique

A
  • Use every morning upon awakening and before the use of any asthma meds
  • Move indicator to bottom. Stand up straight and exhale
  • Inhale as deeply as possible. Place lips firmly around the mouthpiece
  • Blow out as hard & as fast as possible. Write down the PEFR
  • Repeat steps 2 more times, and record the highest value
80
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Green zone of an asthma action plan (> 80-100% of PB) indicates

A

all clear - good control

81
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Yellow zone of an asthma action plan (> 50-80% of PB) indicates

A

Caution - worsening lung fxn

82
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Red zone of an asthma action plan (< 50% of PB) indicates

A

Medical alert - possibly needs to go to the emergency department

83
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When using an MDI, the inhaler should be shaken for how long immediately before each spray

84
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When using an MDI, how long should a patient hold their breath for after pressing down on the canister to deliver a dose

A

up to 10 seconds

85
Q

Which inhalers should not be put into water

A

Symbicort, Dulera

86
Q

What is an important counseling point for the ProAir RespiClick and AirDuo RespiClick

A

Opening and closing the cap without inhaling a dose will waste medication and can damage your inhaler

87
Q

The ampules in Budesonide (Pulmicort Respules) should be used within __ weeks of opening the aluminum package

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