Chapter 42: COPD Flashcards
What is emphysema
destruction of the alveoli
People with ____ deficiency are at higher risk of developing COPD
alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT)
What is required to make a diagnosis of COPD
Spirometry
A post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC < __ confirms a diagnosis of COPD
0.7
First-line treatment for COPD
bronchodilators
two bronchodilators is generally preferred, i.e., LAMA + LABA
the mMRC dyspnea scale assesses
breathlessness
Which vaccinations should a person with COPD get
Influenza and pneumococcal
Long term monotherapy with an oral steroid or ICS if not recommended in COPD, but an ICS can be added to a LAMA or LAMA + LABA in select patients with past exacerbations and high ____
high eosinophil count (a marker of inflammation)
Initial pharmacologic therapy using ABCD assessment for COPD
A - Bronchodilator: SABA or SAMA PRN, LABA or LAMA
B - LAMA or LABA
C- LAMA
D - LAMA or LAMA + LABA
In COPD exacerbations, if there is increased sputum production, increased sputum volume, increased dyspnea or if mechanical ventilation is required, what should be used
antibiotics
Ipratropium bromide brand name
Ipratropium + albuterol brand name
Atrovent HFA
(-atro is in ipratropium)
Combivent Respimat
Ipratropium bromide dosing
MDI: 2 inhalations QID
Combivent Respimat dosing
MDI: 1 inhalation QID
Tiotropium brand names
Spiriva HandiHaler
Spiriva Respimat
Tiotropium dosing for MDI and DPI
DPI: 1 capsule via HandiHaler device daily (requires 2 puffs)
MDI: 2 inhalations daily
