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2018 Pearls Review: Pulm > COPD > Flashcards

COPD Flashcards

1
Q

Explain the pathophysiology of Chronic bronchitis?

A

Chronic airway obstruction:

  1. Hypersecretion of mucus, leading to airway narrowing
  2. This airway narrowing leads to increase in airway resistance and thus obstruction
  3. Mucus pluffing and mucociliary escalator destruction makes patients more prone to microbial infections*
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On PE of a Chronic bronchitis patient, what will you hear on auscultation of the lungs?

A
  • Rhonchi
  • Wheezing: the air squeaking through a small airway
  • Crackles (rales): small airways being popped open
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3
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A patient with Chronic bronchitis, what would you expect to see on an ABG with an exacerbation?

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Respiratory acidosis

-Increased Hct/RBCs (Chronic hypoxemia stimulates erythropoiesis)

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4
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Why would a patient with Chronic bronchitis have an increased Hematocrit/RBCs?

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Chronic hypoxemia stimulates erythropoiesis

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5
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What type of COPD patients are “obese and cyanotic”?

A

Chronic bronchitis

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6
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What type of COPD patients have a severe V/Q mismatch?

A

Chronic bronchitis

  • Hypercapnea (high CO2)
  • Hypoxemia (low O2)
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7
Q

What is the gold standard for diagnosing COPD?

A

Pulmonary Function Tests/Spirometry

  • Decreased FEV1/FEV: < 70% : Obstructive
  • Increased RV, TLC, RV/TLC: Hyperinflation
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8
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Which PFT is an important factor of prognosis and mortality?

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FEV1: < 1L = increased mortality

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9
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Which COPD condition has hyperinflation, a flat diaphragm, an increased AP diameter with decreased vascular markings and bullae on CXR/CT?

A

Emphysema

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10
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A COPD patients CXR reveals an increased AP diameter, increased vascular markings, and an enlarged right heart border. What COPD condition is this more specific for?

A

Chronic bronchitis

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11
Q

Cor pulmonale is more seen with which COPD condition?

A

Chronic bronchitis
+/- Atrial flutter
+/- Atrial fibrillation
+MAT

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12
Q

Which medications can exacerbate COPD patients?

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  1. Decongestants
  2. BB
  3. Sedatives
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13
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What other exacerbation triggers should you keep in mind with COPD patients?

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Infections:

  1. Pneumonia
  2. Bronchitis
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14
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What is the most important step in the management of COPD?

A

Smoking cessation!

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15
Q

How are patients with COPD managed?

A

Combination therapy with anticholinergics + B2 agonists shows greater response than if used alone!

  1. Bronchodilators: Anticholinergics, B2 agonists, Theophylline (not really used)
  2. Corticosteroids
  3. Oxygen
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16
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What is the only medical therapy proven to decrease mortality in COPD treatment?

A

Oxygen

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17
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When should a patient be placed on oxygen for COPD treatment?

A

Use if:

  1. Cor pulmonale
  2. O2 sat <88%
  3. PaO2 <55mmHg
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18
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Which type of bronchodilators are preferred in the management of COPD?

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Anticholinergics preferred over short acting B2 agonists

  • Tiotroprium (Spiriva): inhaled long acting
  • Ipratroprium (Atrovent)
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19
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What is the MOA of Triptroprium (Spiriva) or Ipratroprium (Atrovent)?

A

Anticholinergics: Block acetylcholine mediated bronchoconstriction and cause bronchodilation

20
Q

A patient is currently on Triptroprium (Spiriva), what are some questions addressing the SE of this medication?

A
  1. Any dry mouth?: dry mouth
  2. Are you thirsty a lot?: increased thirst
  3. Have you noticed any blurry vision?: blurry vision
  4. How are you urinating? Has it decreased*?: urinary retention
21
Q

What are some CI to using Anticholinergics, Spiriva and Atrovent?

A
  1. BPH: anticholinergics may cause increased urinary retention
  2. Glaucoma: anticholinergics may cause pupillary dilation
22
Q

Which B2 agonists are used for the management of COPD?

A
  1. Albuterol (Provenil)
  2. Terbutaline (Brethine)
  3. Salmeterol (long acting)
23
Q

What is the MOA of :

  1. Albuterol (Provenil)
  2. Terbutaline (Brethine)
  3. Salmeterol (long acting)

in COPD management?

A

B2 activation: bronchodilation

24
Q

A patient is currently on Albuterol (Proventil), what are some questions addressing the SE of this medication?

A 
1. B1 cross reactivity: 
tachycardia, 
arrhythmias, 
muscle tremor, 
CNS stimulation ?
25
Q

What are some CI to:

  1. Albuterol (Provenil)
  2. Terbutaline (Brethine)
  3. Salmeterol (long acting)

in the management of COPD?

A
  1. Severe CAD
  2. CAUTION with DM patients: can cause HYPERglycemia
  3. Hyperthyroidism
26
Q

Why should you be careful with DM patients on B2 agonists?

A

Can cause hyperglycemia

27
Q

Which vaccines are used to prevent COPD exacerbations?

A
  1. Pneumococcal

2. Influenza

28
Q

A patient is diagnosed with COPD. PFTs revealed a FEV1 of 80%. What stage of COPD is this considered? How do you manage this patient?

A

MILD: FEV1 > or = 80%

SA Bronchodilators
-decrease risk factors

29
Q

A patient is diagnosed with COPD. PFTs revealed a FEV1 of 78%. What stage of COPD is this considered? How do you manage this patient?

A

MODERATE: FEV1 50-79%

SA Bronchodilators + LA dilator
-decrease risk factors

30
Q

A patient is diagnosed with COPD. PFTs revealed a FEV1 of 30%. What stage of COPD is this considered? How do you manage this patient?

A

SEVERE: FEV1 30-50%

SA Bronchodilators + LA dilator + Pulmonary rehab + Steroids if there are increased exacerbations*
-decrease risk factors

31
Q

A patient is diagnosed with COPD. PFTs revealed a FEV1 of 28%. What stage of COPD is this considered? How do you manage this patient?

A

VERY SEVERE: FEV1 < 30%

Cor pulmonale, Respiratory failure, heart failure

SA Bronchodilators + LA dilator + Pulmonary rehab + Steroids if there are increased exacerbations*

  • decrease risk factors
  • O2 therapy*
32
Q

What is the only genetic disease linked to COPD in younger patients <40y?

A

alpha-antitrypsin deficiency

33
Q

What is the purpose of alpha-antitrypsin?

A

protects the elastin in the lungs from damage from WBCs

-associated with PANlobar emphysema

34
Q

Smoking is associated with which of the following?

A. Panlobar emphysema
B. Centrilobular emphysema

A

B. Centrilobar emphysema

35
Q

Respiratory alkalosis is associated with which COPD condition?

A

Emphysema

36
Q

Which COPD condition is associated with matched V/Q defects, mild hypoxemia, with CO2 often reading normal?

A

Emphysema

37
Q

Which COPD condition is associated with cachectic, pursed lip breathing; “pink puffers”?

A

Emphysema

38
Q

On PE of an Emphysema patient, what will you find?

A

Hyperinflation:

  • Hyperresonance to percussion
  • Decreased/ absent breath sounds
  • Decreased fremitus
  • Barrel chest: increased AP diameter
  • Quiet chest
  • Pursed lip breathing
39
Q

Which bronchodilator is only used in refractory cases of COPD?

A

Theophylline

-higher doses are needed in Smokers*

40
Q

Why should you monitor a COPD patient when prescribing Theophylline?

A 
Narrow TI
Monitor serum levels to prevent: 
1. Nausea
2. Palpitations
3. Arrhythmias 
4. Seizures from toxic levels
41
Q

What is considered a toxic level of Theophylline when managing COPD?

A

> 20 mg/L

42
Q

Which Corticosteroids are used in the management of COPD?

A

LA: Salmeterol + Fluticasone

43
Q

Which management of COPD improves quality of life, subjective dyspnea, and exercise intolerance?

A

Pulmonary Rehab

44
Q

Which COPD patients should receive antibiotics?

A

Acute Bacterial Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis if:

  1. Increased sputum
  2. Change in sputum quality
  3. CXR evidence of infx
45
Q

Which management of COPD improves dyspnea by removing damaged lung, which allows the remaining lung to expand and function more efficiently?

A

Lung reduction surgery

46
Q

T or F: Alpha-antitrypsin can be replaced and used as a management for COPD?

A

TRUE

47
Q

In nonsmokers, what is the normal rate of decline in FEV1 after age 35?

A

20-30mL/year

2018 Pearls Review: Pulm (5 decks)

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