COPD Flashcards
What does COPD stand for?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
True or False: The NICE guidelines recommend inhaled corticosteroids as the first-line treatment for COPD.
False
Fill in the blank: The first-line pharmacological management for COPD includes __________.
Short-acting bronchodilators
Which class of medication is primarily used for symptom relief in COPD patients?
Bronchodilators
What are the two main types of bronchodilators recommended in the NICE guidelines?
Short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs) and long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs)
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a long-acting bronchodilator? A) Salbutamol B) Formoterol C) Ipratropium
B) Formoterol
True or False: The use of antibiotics is a standard recommendation for all COPD patients.
False
What is the primary goal of pharmacological management in COPD?
To relieve symptoms and improve quality of life
Fill in the blank: Patients with frequent exacerbations may benefit from __________.
Long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs)
Short Answer: What is the recommended treatment for a patient experiencing a COPD exacerbation?
Systemic corticosteroids and antibiotics if infection is suspected
Multiple Choice: Which medication is not typically used as a first-line treatment for COPD? A) Tiotropium B) Salmeterol C) Montelukast
C) Montelukast
True or False: The NICE guidelines suggest that all COPD patients should be treated with oxygen therapy.
False
What is the recommended duration for systemic corticosteroid treatment during a COPD exacerbation according to NICE?
5 to 7 days
Fill in the blank: The use of __________ can enhance the effect of bronchodilators in COPD management.
Inhaled corticosteroids
Short Answer: What should be monitored regularly in patients receiving long-term corticosteroid therapy?
Bone density and the risk of osteoporosis
Multiple Choice: Which medication should be considered for patients with both COPD and asthma? A) Salbutamol B) Budesonide C) Theophylline
B) Budesonide
True or False: The use of methylxanthines is a common first-line treatment for COPD.
False
What is the role of mucolytics in the management of COPD according to NICE?
To help reduce sputum viscosity in chronic bronchitis
Fill in the blank: Patients with a history of __________ should be assessed for the potential need for long-term oxygen therapy.
Hypoxemia
Short Answer: What is the preferred method of delivery for inhaled medications in COPD patients?
Pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) with a spacer
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common side effect of long-acting beta-agonists? A) Cough B) Increased heart rate C) Nausea
B) Increased heart rate
True or False: Patients with COPD should receive annual influenza vaccinations.
True
What is the recommended action for patients who do not respond adequately to initial bronchodilator therapy?
Consider stepping up treatment to include long-acting bronchodilators
Fill in the blank: The NICE guidelines recommend __________ for patients with severe COPD who experience frequent exacerbations.
Combination therapy with LABA and LAMA
