MedUCase 13 Flashcards
1
Q
chronic cough normal cxr normal spirometry improves w/ corticosteroids eosinophils
A
nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis
2
Q
postnasal drip is now called
A
upper airway cough syndrome
3
Q
dx of acute bacterial sinusitis
A
sxs for 7-10 days following a viral URI
4
Q
timing of acute vs chronic sinusitis
A
12 weeks
5
Q
suspected asthma management meds
A
antihistamine (cetirizine)
bronchodilator (albuterol)
corticosteroid (fluticasone)
6
Q
suspected allergic rhinitis management meds
A
antihistamine (cetirizine)
corticosteroid (fluticasone)
7
Q
low FEV1/FVC
A
obstructive
8
Q
normal FEV1/FVC
A
restrictive
9
Q
dx of asthma with spirometry
A
incr FEV1 value by > 12% or > 10% of original
obstructive (FEV1/FVC is low)
10
Q
tx of moderate persistent asthma
A
low dose CST plus LABA
or medium dose CST
11
Q
newly diagnosed asthmatics should receive what vaccination
A
23 valent pneumonia (PPSV)
12
Q
indications for PPSV23
A
age 19-64 with... chronic heart disease chronic lung disease chronic liver disease alcoholism diabetes mellitus
