Online Meded Pulm Flashcards
Asthma Path
Reversible inflammation and bronchoconstriction
Asthma PT
SOB, wheezing, hyper resonant, prolonged expiration, Exposure to trigger, CBC eosinophilia, nasal polyps
Asthma DX
PFT's FEV1/FVC decreased Reversible with bronchodilators Inducible with methacholine Skin test = ID triggers
Asthma TX
Beta-Agonist: Short acting Long acting (never alone) Steroids: Inhaled corticosteroid Oral prednisone Stabilizers: Cromolyn Leukotriene antagonist
Asthma FU
Avoid triggers
Chronic Asthma I TX
SABA (Albuterol)
Chronic Asthma II TX
SABA+ICS (Albuterol + Fluticasone)
Chronic Asthma III TX
SABA+ICS+LABA (Albuterol + Fluticasone + Formoterol/Salmeterol)
Chronic Asthma IV TX
SABA+ HD ICS+LABA (Albuterol + HD Fluticasone + Formoterol/Salmeterol)
Asthma Exacerbation Path
Exposure to trigger
Asthma Exacerbation PT
HX of asthma, SOB, wheezing
Asthma Exacerbation DX
Clinical, Peak flow (X-ray to RO maybe, PFT’s usually not done)
Asthma Exacerbation TX
IV Methylprednisolone, Albuterol + Ipatropium, Steroid taper
Asthma Exacerbation FU
‘stops wheezing” or”CO2 rising” then intubate
Lung Cancer Path
Smoking, Toxic Exposure
Lung Cancer PT
Weight loss, Hemoptysis, Dyspnea, Pleural Effusion (tap that shit)
Lung Cancer DX
1st: CXR then CT scan Best BX: percutaneous if peripheral Endoscopic Ultra Sound if proximal VATS if in the middle Lobectomy
Lung Cancer TX
Diagnose, Stage
PFT’s (can they tolerate surgery?)
Surgery vs. Chemo
Lung Cancer FU
Annual low-dose CT scan Cancer Screen if: Smoker within 15 yrs. 55-80 yr. greater than 30 pack year history
Small Cell Cancer Path
Smoking
Small Cell Cancer PT
Sentral (Central) Mass
Paraneoplastic Syndrome
SIADH = HypoNA
ACTH = Cushing’s
Small Cell Cancer DX
Bronch/EUS
Small Cell Cancer TX
Chemo
Squamous Cell Lung Cancer Path
Smoking
Squamous Cell Lung Cancer PT
Sentral (Central) Mass
Paraneoplastic Syndrome
PTH-rp = HyperCA
Squamous Cell Lung Cancer DX
Bronch/EUS
Squamous Cell Lung Cancer TX
Resection
Chemo, Radiation
Adenocarcinoma Path
Asbestosis (Cancer that NON smokers get)
Adenocarcinoma PT
Peripheral mass
Pleural Plaques
Adenocarcinoma DX
Percutaneous BX
Adenocarcinoma TX
Chemo/Rads
Carcinoid Tumor Path
Serotonin
Carcinoid Tumor PT
Wheezing, Flushing, Diarrhea
Carcinoid Tumor DX
5-HIAA in the urine
Carcinoid Tumor TX
Resection
Pleural Effusion Path
Transudate: “fluid”
Increased Hydrostatic = CHF
Decreased Oncotic = Cirrhosis, Nephrosios
Exudate: “stuff”
Increased permeability = TB, Cancer, Pna