Misc Flashcards
0
Q
SABA for EIB
A
Take 5-15 minutes before exercise
DOA is 2-3 hours
1
Q
Treatment for EIB
A
SABA (DOC)
LABA
LTRA
2
Q
LABA EIB
Never use LABA monotherapy for persistent asthma
A
Used for longer DOA
Formoterol (15 minutes before)
Salmeterol (30 minutes before)
3
Q
Singulair EIB
A
2 hours before and last up to 24 hours
4
Q
SABA in pregnancy
A
Albuterol
5
Q
ICS in pregnancy
A
Budesonide
6
Q
Peak flow meters
A
Measures peak expiratory flow rate –> personal best
Use every morning upon awakening and before the use of any asthma medication
Green zone (80-100%) Yellow zone (50-80%) caution Red zone (< 50%) alert seek medical attention
7
Q
Cleaning of devices
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Peak flow: weekly
Albuterol: weekly
Flovent: wipe inside with damp cloth
Symbicort: dry cloth
8
Q
Spacers
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Use with MDI
Help prevent thrust
Clean weakly