Chp 76 Flashcards
1
Q
Glucocortocoids reduce asthma symptoms by?
A
reducing inflammation
2
Q
Virtually all patients with asthma use which form of beta 2 antagonist?
A
SABA
3
Q
The four classes of chronic asthma are?
A
intermittent, mild-persistant, moderate and severe **
4
Q
What is important to know about the four classes of chronic asthma?
A
You never stay in the same class it always fluctuates
5
Q
When a patient comes into the ED with an acute asthma attack what are the first three things you do?
A
O2, Nebulizer ( SABA, albuterol), Steroid ( IV prednisone)
6
Q
What drug interferes with the P450 system?
A
Singular- only pill form
7
Q
Interfering with the P450 system can cause?
A
Buildup and interfere with metabolism and clearance
