Chronic Bronchitis/ COPD Case Study

Question 1

Explain difference between Bipap & Cpap machine

Answer 1

CPAP is the first choice newly diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

BiPAP is used by (COPD) ,complex sleep apnea, or sleep-related hypoxemia or hypoventilation
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BiPAP may also be preferable for people who struggle with discomfort using CPAP, or people who have more complex sleep apnea and breathing patterns

Question 2

( BIPAP /CPAP) provides a continuous flow of air at a fixed pressure

( BiPAP / CPAP) delivers two pressures, one for inhaling and one for exhaling.

Answer 2

CPAP provides a continuous flow of air at a fixed pressure, while BiPAP delivers two pressures, one for inhaling and one for exhaling.

CPAP provides a continuous flow of air at a fixed pressure

BiPAP delivers two pressures, one for inhaling and one for exhaling.

Question 3

Breo Ellipta

Describe medicine

Answer 3

inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) called fluticasone furoate and a long-acting beta2-adrenergic

Long term use

Question 4

Hydralazine

Answer 4

Vasodilator
It can treat high blood pressure

Question 5

Hydrochlorothiazide
Common brands: Microzide

Use…

Answer 5

Diuretic

It can treat high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema)

Question 6

DuoNeb….

Answer 6

(albuterol and ipratropium) is used to Prevent bronchospasm in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Long-term medicine

Question 7

ipratropium

Class

For emergency use?

Answer 7

Bronchodilators

Not for emergency use

Question 8

Levothyroxine
Common brands: Synthroid, Tirosint, Unithroid

Use:

SE

Answer 8

It can treat hypothyroidism. It can also treat an enlarged thyroid gland and thyroid cancer

SE: Makes everything GO UP

Question 9

Nebivolol
Common brands: Bystolic

Type of med/ USE:

SE:

Answer 9

Beta blocker
It can treat high blood pressure

SE: Makes things go Down

Question 10

Clopidogrel
Common brands: Plavix

Class / Use

SE:

Answer 10

Blood thinners
It can prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems.

SE: Bleeding Precautions

Question 11

Isosorbide mononitrate

Class/ Action

SE

Answer 11

Prevent angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease (heart disease).

Does not relieve angina pain in progress

NITRATE

SE: Makes things Go Up

Question 12

Rosuvastatin
Common brands: Crestor

Class / Use

SE

Answer 12

Statin

It can treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This may reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and related health conditions

SE Muscle aches & tiredness

Question 13

Creatine Kinase

Levels

Increased ….

Answer 13

22 to 198 U/L

Increased: Damage or disease to muscles, heart, brain