Obstructive lung disease 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Dupilumab is MOST effective in pts w/ ____ subtype.
A
eosinophilic
2
Q
ABPA Dx requires an underlying Dx of _____ or _____.
A
asthma; CF
3
Q
ABPA Dx requires _____ + _____.
A
Positive Aspergillus allergy skin test or elevated Aspergillus IgE; total IgE >1000
4
Q
ABPA requires 2 out of three of these
A
Aspergillus Abs/IgG, radiographic findings, total Eos >500 cells/mL
5
Q
New med for acute attacks of hereditary angioedema
A
Icatibant (Angioedema? I just can’t with Icatibant)
6
Q
Hereditary angioedema confirmatory lab
A
low C1 esterase
7
Q
Target of icatibant
A
bradykinin
8
Q
This PFT value is characteristically low in obesity
A
expiratory reserve volume (ERV)
9
Q
2 biggest predictors of readmission after COPD exacerbation
A
depression and prior AECOPD hospitalization in past 1 yr
