Obstructive Lung Disease Flashcards
Types of COPD?
- emphysema
- chronic bronchitis
- chronic asthma
What are the 3 cardinal symptoms of COPD?
- dyspnea
- chronic cough
- sputum production
Tiotropium Bromide brand name?
Spiriva
Tiotropium Bromide is what class of medication?
long acting muscarinic antagonist or anticholinergic
Aclidinium brand name?
Tudorza
Aclidinium is what class of medication?
long acting muscarinic antagonist or anticholinergic
Umeclidinium brand name?
Incruse Ellipta
Umeclidinium is what class of medication?
long acting muscarinic antagonist or anticholinergic
Albuterol is what class of medication?
short acting beta agonist
Levalbuterol is what class of medication?
short acting beta agonist
Levalbuterol brand name?
Xopenex
Advair is what classification of medication?
long acting beta agonist
Symbicort is what classification of medication?
long acting beta agonist
Dulera is what classification of medication?
long acting beta agonist
Vilanterol is what classification of medication?
long acting beta agonist
Fluticasone is what classification of medication?
Inhaled corticosteroid
Beta 2 adrenergic receptor agonist effects?
- bronchodilation
- relaxes smooth muscle tone and improves airflow
- stimulate ciliary motion to promote secretion mobilization
Acetylcysteine effect?
- reduces sputum viscosity
- makes easier to clear sputum
FEV1 value for GOLD 1 grade for COPD?
80% or more of predicted
FEV1 value for GOLD 2 grade for COPD?
50-79% of predicted
FEV1 value for GOLD 3 grade for COPD?
30-49% of predicted
FEV1 value for GOLD 4 grade for COPD?
< 30% of predicted
Why is a CXR ordered for suspected COPD?
to r/o alternative/differential diagnosis
Treatment for a mild COPD exacerbation?
SABA only
Treatment for a moderate COPD exacerbation?
SABA plus antibiotics and/or oral corticosteroids
Treatment for a severe COPD exacerbation?
hospitalization or ED