COPD Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
when is treatment started?
A
FEV1 <50%
2
Q
what is the main complication of inhaled steroids?
A
increased risk of pneumonia
3
Q
what is the treatment for mild COPD?
A
ipratropium PRN
salbutamol PRN
4
Q
what is the treatment for moderate COPD?
A
ipratropium PRN
salmaterol or triotropiumn + inhaled steriod
consider oral theophylline
5
Q
what is the treatment for severe COPD?
A
tiotropium
salmaterol + inhaled steriod
consider oral steroids
6
Q
what is the treatment for pulmonary hypertension?
A
long term oxygen therapy
7
Q
what antibiotic should be given for infection prophylaxis in COPD patients?
A
azithromycin
8
Q
what should you do prior to starting prophylaxis treatment for COPD infections?
A
check patients LFTs and do ECG
azithromycin can cause prolonged QT syndrome
