GINA Guidelines Flashcards
If a provider wants to give Symicort over albuterol what do you tell them?
Depends on the patient, but Symbicort is not used to relieve bronchospasms. Albuterol is fast acting
Why is track 1 preferred over 2?
Decreases the reliance of SABAs that may cause airway remodeling after chronic use. Increasing exacerbations and mortality
What are you looking for in review?
- Symptoms
- Exacerbations
- ADRs
- Lung function
- Patient satisfaction
What are you doing in assess?
- Confirming diagnosis
- Symptom control
- Inhaler technique
- Patient preference and goals
What are you doing in adjust?
1, Treatment of risk facotrs
2. Non pharm
3. Asthma med
4. Education and skills training
What are the steps of controller and preferred reliever in 12+?
What are the steps of alternative reliever in 12+?
What are the other track options for 12+?
When should you refer an asthmatic to a doctor?
Reaching step 5 or severe asthma
Why is OSC a last resort for asthma?
Chronic use can cause osteoporosis, diabetes, and cataracts
Why should you use LAMA as a mono therapy for asthma?
Increased risk of severe exacerbations
What are examples of Anti-IL4R?
When would you prescribe Dupilumab?
What are examples of IL5/R?
What are some anti-ige?
When would you use Anti-TSLP?
What are examples of Anti-TSLP?
What are steps for treating 6-11 asthmatics?
What is the order for taking SABA and LA drug concurrently?
Take SABA first to open up airways then take LA
What is the perferered reliever for 12+?
PRN ICS-formeterol
What is the alternative reliever for 12+?
PRN SABA
What is the preferred reliever in 6-11?
SABA or ICS-formoterol if step 3-4)
How does ipratropium differ from albuterol?
I: ends up in the CNS to low down breathing
A: tachycarida
What is the preferred track for 5 and younger asthmatics?
