Exam 3: Asthma Flashcards
Abbrev to know: DPI
Dry powder inhaler
Abbrev to know: EIB
Exercise induced bronchospasm
Abbrev to know: HFA
Hydrofluoroalkane
Abbrev to know: ICS
Inhaled corticosteroids
Abbev to know: LTRA
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist
Abbev to know: LABA
Long acting beta2 agonist
Abbev to know: LAMA
Long acting muscarinic antagonist
Abbev to know: MDI
Metered dose inhaler
HFA is a type of MDI, will be used interchangeably
Abbev to know: OCS
Oral corticosteroids
Abbev to know: SABA
Short acting beta2 agonist
Abbev to know: SAMA
Short acting muscarinic antagonist
Abbev to know: SMI
Soft mist inhaler
Asthma med term: wheeze
high pitched noise usually heard upon exhalation
Asthma med term: “Personal Best” Peak Expiratory Flow
highest peak flow reading you can achieve when your asthma is under good control; used in conjunction with an asthma action plan to assess severity and guide therapeutic decisions
Astham med term: Exercise induced bronchospasm (EIB)
Exercise-induced bronchospasm which can be pre-treated with certain bronchodilators