Exam 1 drugs Flashcards

Solidify knowledge of drug/class/key points

1
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Meds used for angina, no effect on heart rate, increase smooth muscle relxation, reduce demand through vasodilation

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Dihydropyridine Ca channel blockers: amlodipine, felodipine, nifedipine

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Meds used for angina, minimal effect on BP, neg inotropic effect and rate control

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Non-dihydropyridine Ca channel blockers: verapimil, diltiazem.

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How to switch from a long acting to short acting Beta blocker

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i.e. metoprolol succinate to tartrate: use SAME dose, dose twice daily

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Mechanism for angina includes decreasing cathcholamine (norepi) response, decrease HR, BP, reduce workload and O2 consumption

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Beta blockers mechanism

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Non-selective beta blockers

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nadolol, propanolol

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Cardioselective beta blockers

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atenolol, metoprolol, bisoprolol

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alpha-beta blockers (one OK in pregnancy)

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carvedilol (labetolol)

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Five classes of drugs used in angina/ CAD

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ACEi, Beta block, Ca chan block, Antiplatelet, Nitrates

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Meds that increase blood supply, work to reduce O2 demand by interrupting renin-angiotensin system, reduce vasoconstriction (name the class and 5 meds)

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ACE inhibitors: captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril, trandolapril

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10
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Benefits of ACEi for angina/CAD

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Reduce remodeling/progression, reduce hospitalization, improve survival, as well as improve chronic stable angina Sx

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ACEi adverse effects (one first-dose effect)

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(hypotension), worsening renal fxn, high K, cough, angioedema, rash, ageusia, neutropenia

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12
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Which ACEi specifically post-MI?

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Ramipril. Increases revascularization.

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13
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Monitoring with ACEi

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If refractory HTN, need renal ultrasound - bilateral renal artery stenosis is a contraindication. Renal labs and serum K after 1-2 weeks of starting/increasing dose.

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How long does it take 81mg ASA to have antiplatelet effect? 160-325 mg?

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Days for 81 mg. 30 minutes for 160-325 mg.

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15
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What is a thienopyridine? (For CAD/ACS/unstable angina/another indication.)

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clopidogrel (Plavix), an antiplatelet therapy, interrupts clumping same way as aspirin. (Use for 1 year in drug-eluting stents, 3 months with bare metal stents.)

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16
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Can someone be on both clopidogrel and aspirin?

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Yes, the combo has no added risk of bleeding and added benefit for preventing MI

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17
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Aspirin for primary prevention: who and what dose?

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Males age 45-79; females 55-79.
Doses up to 325 mg reduce risk of second MI, improve survival.
160-325 mg in acute MI (reduces death by 23% if within 24 hours) and in unstable angina.
Low dose 81-160 long term for stents, prior MI, exertional angina, DM, vascular dz.
Smokers and those with a fam hx of CAD, PVD, HTN, high LDL, DM.

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18
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Are anticoagulant and antiplatelet the same thing?

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NO. ASA and thiopyridines (Plavix) affect thromboxamne/A2, but have no impact on clotting factors.

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What med reduces preload, decreases wall tension, makes actual cell structure a little more pliable, to increase supply between coronary arteries to increase O2 availability? Name 3 drugs and 2 indications.

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Nitrates. Isordil, Imdur, nitroglycerin.
They are endothelial vasodilators.
Used in angina/CAD and HF (stage C with hydralazine, when ACE intolerant).

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Risk of nitrates? Contraindications?

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Quick hypotensive effect. Avoid in head trauma, hemorrhage issues, hx of migraine (may be prone to nitrate headaches).

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Another med besides nitrates which, at cellular level, increases supply between coronary arteries and cardiac muscle. Watch interactions due to what pathways?

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ranolazine (Ranexa). CYP3A and sodium channels, so monitor Qtc.

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22
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Which drugs are OK in combo with beta blockers for CAD/angina?

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CCB, nitrates, ACEi, ASA

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23
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What can NOT be combined with nitrates?

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sildenafil

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24
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What can NOT be combined with CCBs?

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Nitrates, ACEi

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What can NOT be combined with aspirin?

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Trick question: all are OK according to CAD/angina lecture, but of course you would use caution with anticoagulation and monitor for bleeding.

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26
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What 7 types of drugs are used in heart failure?

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ACEs/ARBs, beta blockers, diuretics, digitalis, spironolactone, nitrates, and vasodilators.

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Contraindications to ACEi

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Renal failure (anuria, creatinine >3 mg/dl), renal artery stenosis, angioedema, pregnancy, hyperkalemia, severe hypotension, hepatic dz

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28
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First line drug class in heart failure. Which stages? Also used in what other indication?

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ACE inhibitors.
Stages A, B, C, D (low dose)
Also used when LVEF <35-40% and asymptomatic.

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29
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ACEi may make what other class of drug less effective in setting of heart failure?

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Diuretics

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30
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Are ARBs used in heart failure?

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Only if intolerant to ACEi (cough) and 3rd (?) line after being on beta blockers, diuretics, and digoxin.

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Name three indications for beta blockers.

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Heart failure stages B,C, D (low dose).
Asymptomatic ventricular dysfunction.
Post MI.

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Name three contraindications for beta blockers.

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Asthma /reactive airway dz.
AV block (unless pacemaker).
Hypotension/bradycardia/athlete.
Note: Diabetes is NOT a contraindication!

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Drug types NOT used as monotherapy for heart failure:

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Beta blockers or diuretics. Diuretics would be used in HTN to prevent progression to HF, and inpatient, but wouldn’t be effective alone in HF.

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Acute HF and decreased GFR: what do you do to the diuretic dose?

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Increase the loop diuretic for a better response. Can titrate any diuretic down when pt is “dry” weight /euvolemic. Monitor K.

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35
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Besides increasing dose, what can you do if diuretics aren’t working well?

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Consider: Dopamine to increase CO.
Reduced dose of ACEi.
Combine loop + thiazide / spironolactone / metolazone.
Dialysis.

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36
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Mechanisms of what medication?
Positive inotropic effect –> flood of Ca interferes with Na pump to suppress renin-angiotensin sys; reduces plasma noradrenaline, PNS activity, reduces vagal tone, aids natriuresis by normalizing arterial baroreceptors.

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Digitalis.

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Before using digitalis in heart failure, pt would have failed what other meds?

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ACE, diuretics, and beta blocker. Stage C HF only.

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38
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When to check digitalis levels?

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One week then every 3 months.

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39
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Contraindications to digitalis:

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AV block without pacemaker.
PVCs or Vtach.
Hypokalemia.
W-P-W with Afib.
Toxic levels.
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40
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Mechanisms of what medication?

Directly works on smooth muscle to dilate vessels, esp arterioles; donates nitric oxide somewhat.

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Angiotensin II receptor antagonist.

aka vasodilator.

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What drugs should you AVOID/consider as risk factors in heart failure, due to their potential to worsen? Name 7.

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Long term/intermittent inotropes (beta blockers, digitalis).
Antiarrhythmics (except amiodarone).
CCBs in systolic failure (except amlodipine).
NSAIDs.
Tricyclic antidepressants.
Corticosteroids.
Lithium.

42
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Symptoms of digitalis toxicity.

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Yellow halos, confusion, N/V, fatigue, HA. Fitzgerald says vision color changes are rare but anorexia is most common.

43
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Carvedilol for what stages of HF?

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In stages B,C, improves BP and CO. Can use low dose beta blockers in stage D.

44
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Characteristics of systolic vs. diastolic HF.

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Sys - Can’t squeeze hard enough. EF often <40%.

Dias - Stiff ventricle walls don’t adequately relax, leading to inadequate fill and stroke volume.

45
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WHY no CCBs in systolic HF?

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Negative inotropic effect, would worsen.

46
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Difference between aspirin and clopidogrel?

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ASA blocks prostaglandin synthesis using enzyme antagonism which inhibits platelet activation. Clopidogrel reduces ADP-induced platelet activation, and can be used in patients who have contraindications to aspirin.

47
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Contraindications to aspirin, name 6.

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Allergy to NSAIDs/ ASA.
Active ulcer.
Hx hemorrhagic bleed.
Head bleed/risk.
Kids with influenza or varicella.
Caution in renal changes.
48
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What are the quick relief meds for asthma?

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Ipratropium, albuterol, prednisone, Atrovent, DuoNeb, Combivent.

49
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Mechanism of beta adrenergic agonists?

Includes SABA and LABA (short acting/long acting).

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Increases cAMP, relaxes smooth airway muscle, increases bronchial ciliary activity. Considered a bronchodilator.

50
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AE’s of SABAs/LABAs

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CNS stimulation, increased HR, cardiac contractility, conductivity. Increased skeletal muscle activity, hyperglycemia, hypokalemia.

51
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Name some SABAs.

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albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin, ProAir), levalbuterol.

52
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Name some LABAs.

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salmeterol (Advair), formoterol (Symbicort, Dulera), vilanterol. The brand names are combinations with steroids.

53
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What class are these brand name asthma medications?
Symbicort, Dulera, Advair.
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Combination inhaled corticosteroid and LABAs.

54
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Mechanism of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) / systemic steroids?

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Inhibit or induce end-effector proteins to reduce airway inflammation. (In gene promoter regions of DNA, protein transcription is stimulated or inhibited.) Affects vascular tone, permeability, and body water distribution; stimulate lipolysis, gluconeogenesis, glycogen secretion; impair leukocyte migration; inhibit production of proinflammatory proteins such as cytokines, interleukins, interferons, and chemokines.
Decrease mucous secretion and upregulation of beta receptors.

55
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AE’s of ICS?

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Oral thrush, dysphonia. Rinse, gargle, spit after each dose.

56
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AE’s of oral/systemic steroids?

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Short term: sodium and water retention (periph edema, increase in BP, CHF exacerbation), hyperglycemia, increased appetite and weight gain, CNS stimulation (insomnia, nightmares), peptic ulcer, leukocytosis.
Long term: adrenal suppression, muscle wasting, myopathy, bone loss, cataracts, dermal thinning/striae, peptic ulcer.

57
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Drug interaction with systemic steroid?

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Contraceptive pills may decrease steroid effectiveness. Also caution in diabetes.

58
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What is the dose of a steroid burst for asthma?

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Prednisone 60 mg QD or 30 mg BID, x 5 days. Or 1-2 mg/kg/day.

59
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What is the dose of a steroid burst for COPD?

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Prednisone 40 mg QD x 5 days. If needed longer term, do a taper.

60
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Mechanism of leukotriene modifiers?

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One kind prevents conversion of arachidonic acid to bronchoconstrictor and proinflammatory leukotrienes. Another kind blocks binding sites on eosinophils and other proinflammatory cells, with same end result.

61
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AE’s of leukotriene modifiers?

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HA, a rare systemic vasculitis (Churg-Strauss), and neuropsychiatric events (sleep disturb, behavior change).

62
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Name some leukotriene modifiers.

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Montelukast, zafirlukast, zileuton.

63
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Mechanism of mast cell stabilizers?

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Stops mast cells from making & releasing proinflammatory mediators in response to antigens. Stops the chain of mast cells –> cytokines/chemokines recruiting additional inflammatory cells. (ALLERGY process.)

64
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AE’s of mast cell stabilizer?

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Bad taste in mouth, nausea. Rare IgE allergic response, anaphylaxis within minutes; rash within hours-days.

65
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Name a mast cell stabilizer.

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Cromolyn. Taken off the market due to chlorofluorocarbons and impact on ozone layer.

66
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Mechanism of methylxanthine?

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These are bronchodilators, exact mech unknown. Relax smooth muscle, enhance diaphragmatic contractility, slight anti-inflamm effect. Involves inhibiting cAMP and a weak adenosine antagonism.

67
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Name some methylxanthines.

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Theophylline, aminophylline.

68
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AE’s of methylxanthines?

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Note, many drugs affect its metabolism and its serum concentrations must be monitored. Tachyarrhythmias, restlessness, insomnia, tremor, N/V, GER, seizure, peptic ulcer aggravation. Even life threatening cardiac effects at therapeutic levels!

69
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How do you use lung function tests to classify asthma severity?

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In kids 4 and under, you don’t.
Kids 5-11, forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) is 80% and higher in intermittent and mild persistent asthma; 60-80% in moderate, and <60% in severe.
In age 12 and up, compare to the reference range of normal FEV1/FVC.

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How do you diagnose asthma with respect to spirometry?

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A reduced PEF alone indicates airflow obstruction but is not diagnostic of asthma.
If FEV1/FVC is less than 0.7, airflow obstruction.
Eval for airflow obstruction REVERSIBILITY: compare baseline to 10-15 minutes following a 2-4 puff SABA treatment. FEV1 increase of 12% and absolute increase of at least 200mL.
Diagnosis requires presence of symptoms and variable airflow limitation.

71
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What are the 5 components other than spirometry for classifying asthma severity?

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Symptoms (how many days per week).  
Nighttime awakenings.  
SABA use.  
Normal activity interference.  
Exacerbations requiring steroids (per year).
72
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A parent calls and it sounds like kid is having a mild asthma exacerbation at home. What do you do? When would you send them to the ER?

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Use an inhaled SABA first. Two treatments 20 minutes apart and repeat every 3-4 hours until good response with symptoms and PEF (for up to two days). Also short course of systemic steroids. But if NOT having a good response (marked wheezing, dyspnea, PEF <50% predicted) after 2 albuterol treatments, go to ER.

73
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So you’ve changed a patient’s asthma care plan (stepped up or down). What is appropriate monitoring timeline for visits and spirometry?

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1-3 months after a new therapy, then each 3-12 months thereafter = GINA guidelines.
If controlled for 3+ months, then monitor every 6 months = NAEPP guidelines.
Spirometry at baseline, then 3-6 mo later, than annually.

74
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What are some generic and brand names of inhaled corticosteroids?

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beclomethasone (Qvar), budesonide (Pulmicort), fluticasone (Flovent), mometasone (Asmanex)

75
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What class is Singulair? What about Xolair?

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Singulair = montelukast, a leukotriene modifier.
Xolair = omalizumab, a monoclonal antibody.
76
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What are key differences between asthma and COPD?

Why are inhaled corticosteroids used differently?

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Asthma: Difficulty getting air IN. More restriction. Could resolve/reverse and be off of meds someday.
COPD: Trouble getting air OUT. More obstruction. Considered irreversible, progressive, will always need meds.
Although COPD involves an inflammatory response to particles/gases, in its CHRONIC state, inflammation isn’t necessarily part of the pathophysiology, and ICS won’t have a favorable risk/benefit profile for groups A/B. Never use ICS alone in COPD - only in combo with bronchodilator.

77
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Black box warning for LABAs.

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Associated with an increased risk of asthma-related death. Must be used in combination with a “controller” med like ICS.

78
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Main goal of therapy in COPD?

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Reduce exacerbations. Get them down to group B. If you can’t, they should also be seeing a specialist.

79
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Initial therapy/continued Sx in COPD Group B?

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LAMA or LABA.

If cont, 2 bronchodilators (LABA + LAMA).

80
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Initial therapy/continued Sx in COPD Group C?

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LAMA.

If cont. exacerbations, add LABA and maybe ICS.

81
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Define group C COPD (2017 guidelines).

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Lower symptom scores (mMRC 0-1 or CAT <10), and high exacerbation history (2+ per year or 1+ with hospitalization).

82
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GOLD groups 1-4 refer to _________, whereas A-D refer to __________.

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airflow limitation as percent of expected FEV1; symptom burden and risk of exacerbation

83
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Define group A COPD.

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Lower symptom scores (mMRC 0-1 or CAT <10), and 0-1 exacerbations.

84
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Define group D COPD.

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Higher symptom scores (mMRC 2+ or CAT 10+), and 1+ admission or 2+ exacerbations.

85
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Define group B COPD.

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Higher symptom scores (mMRC 2+ or CAT 10+), but no hospitalizations or maximum 1 exacerbation.

86
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Define GOLD grade 1.

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FEV1 80% of predicted or higher

87
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Define GOLD grade 2.

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FEV1 50-79% of predicted.

88
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What would you use for a pregnant person with rhinorrhea?

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ipratropium (Atrovent) = category B. Anticholinergic, bronchodilator.

89
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What would you use for a 2 year old who is already taking Claritin but still has a runny nose?

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fluticasone (Veramyst)

90
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What is Afrin? Considerations?

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phenylephrine. Use max of 3 days.

91
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Goals of tx of HF.

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Prevent progression of HF. Improve Sx, improve QOL.

92
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Define GOLD grade 3.

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FEV1 30-49% of predicted.

93
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Define GOLD grade 4.

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FEV1 <30% of predicted.

94
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Class 1 anti-arrhythmic mechanism?

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Interfere with Na channels, binding to then dissociating from them at different rates, slowing conduction in some areas. They are membrane stabilizing agents.

95
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Name the class I AADs: 1a, 1b, 1c.

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1a - Quinidine, procainamide, disopyramide.
1b - Lidocaine, mexiletine.
1c - Flecainide, propafenone.

96
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Class II AAD mechanism? And name some.

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Beta blockers, they slow the impulse in the AV and SA nodes, slowing ventricular rates. Atenolol, esmolol, metoprolol, propranolol

97
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Class III AAD mechanism? And name some.

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They block many different channels (K, Ca, Na), treat both supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias, and can have many side effects. Amiodarone, sotalol, others.

98
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Class IV AAD mechanism? And name some.

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They slow conduction, prolong refractoriness, decrease automaticity in the nodes. They are the nondihydropyridines, also called “slow” CCBs: verapamil and diltiazem.

99
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Misc notes on 3 “Other” AADs:

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Digoxin: mainly AV node slowing, doesn’t convert Afib/Aflutter to sinus, narrow therapeutic index. Low renal function predisposes to toxicity.

100
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What are the 3 classes of meds that you would only use as monotherapy for Afib in a sedentary patients?

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BBs, CCBs, digoxin. They slow HR and can cause fatigue.

101
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Do you use NSAIDs in kids with URIs?

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Decreasing inflammation does help relieve associated symptoms. However, caution of increased risk for inducing bronchospasm in those with asthma, chronic rhinitis, or nasal polyps.