Cystic Fibrosis Flashcards
HyperSal does what?
Hydrates airways mucus secretions
Inhaled antibiotics are used for what in CF?
Treatment and prevention of lung and sinus infections
Oral azithromycin does what for CF?
Reduces airway inflammation
Disrupts P. aeruginosa biofilm
What kind of diet is needed in CF pts?
High fat
Calorically dense
PPI use in CF treatment does what?
Prevents degradation of pancreatic enzymes in stomach
What are most common organisms found in CF infections?
S. aureus
H. influenzae
P. aeruginosa
Give how many abx if CF infection with p. aeruginosa?
2 for synergy
What is used to eradicate p. aeruginosa from the lungs?
Inhaled abx
Give what two things prior to inhaled abx?
Bronchodilator and or mucolytic
What are the two inhaled abx used in CF?
Tobramycin and aztreonam
What are the 2 name brands of tobramycin inhalation?
TOBI
Bethkis
TOBI is used in what ages?
6 or older
Take TOBI doses how far apart?
6 hours
TOBI podhaler capsules should be stored how?
Room temp in dry place
What is aztreonam lysine inhalation solution name brand?
Cayston
Cayston is for what ages?
7 and older
Doses of Cayston should be how far apart?
4 hours
Give Cayston how long after reconstitution?
Immediately
Use a new TOBI podhaler device how often?
7 days
What agents promote mucus clearance?
Albuterol
HyperSal
Dornase Alfa
Store Pulmozyme ampules where?
Refrigerator
Do not expose pulmozyme to room temperature for how long?
24 or more hours
Do not mix pulmozyme with what?
Any other drug in nebulizer
What is recommended order for CF treatment?
Bronchodilator HyperSal Dornase Alfa Chest physiotherapy Inhaled antibiotics