COPD Flashcards
Define COPD
What are the two most common conditions that contribute to COPD
Explain emphysema
Explain chronic bronchitis
Explain protease - anti protease theory
Proteases increases in what
What is the etiology and risk factors of COPD
Explain the pathophysiology of COPD
Oxidants from cigarette smoke cause what
Inflammatory exudate leads to what
What happens due to increased mucus secretion
Describe the difference between normal airway and damaged airway
Clinical representation of COPD includes what
Signs and symptoms
Laboratory tests
Diagnostic procedures
What are the initial signs and symptoms of COPD
What are the signs and symptoms of COPD with more severe disease
What are the signs and symptoms during COPD exacerbation
Explain the laboratory tests as clinical presentation of COPD
Explain the diagnostic procedures as clinical presentation of COPD
How is severity of COPD classified
Explain the ABCD classification system of COPD
What are the desired outcomes for COPD
What is the general approach treatment of COPD
What is used for intermittent symptoms of COPD treatment
What is used for moderate to severe COPD treatment
Explain the education and lifestyle changes as non pharmacological therapy for COPD
Explain the pulmonary rehabilitation as non pharmacological therapy for COPD
Explain the vaccination as non pharmacological therapy for COPD
Explain the long term oxygen therapy as non pharmacological therapy for COPD
What are the patient categories of COPD
What is the initial therapy for patient category A
What is the initial therapy for patient category B
What is the initial therapy for patient category C
What is the initial therapy for patient category D
When should antibiotics be recommended for acute exacerbation of COPD
Explain corticosteroids as treatment for acute exacerbation of COPD
Explain bronchodilators as treatment for acute exacerbation of COPD
Explain controlled oxygen therapy as treatment for acute exacerbation of COPD
Explain the monitoring of COPD
