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Pharm: Pulm II Flashcards

1
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Types of drugs for bronchodilation of airways

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  • bronchodilators (sympathomimetic drugs)
  • Methylxanthine drugs
  • Muscarinic antagonist (Anticholinergics)
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Two types of sympathomimetic drugs

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non-selective & selective

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Types of drugs for inflammation/thickening of airways

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  • Corticosteroids
  • Cromolyn & Nedocromil
  • Leukotriene Pathway Inhibitors
  • Monoclonal antibodies
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Beta-adrenergic agonists

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-SABAs & LABAs

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Anticholinergics (antimuscarinic) agents

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SAMAs & LAMAs

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What do alpha & beta agonist drugs mimic?

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epinephrine or norepinephrine

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What tissue do B2 drugs attack?

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resp, uterine, & vascular smooth muscle

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What is the actions of B2 drugs?

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promotes smooth muscle relaxation

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Name the short-acting selective beta-2 agonist

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  • albuterol & terbutaline
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Name the long-acting selective beta-2 agonist

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salmeterol

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SE of selective B2 agonist

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  • tachycardia
  • hypokalemia
  • hypoxemia
  • dysrhythmias
  • tremor
  • restlessness
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12
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When it says nonindicated in asthma this means…

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contraindicated in monotherapy can be used in combo therapy

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What is the name of the OTC direct agonist used for asthma?

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Primatene MIST (straight epi)

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NOTES

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anticholinergics + SABA is more beneficial in tx of severe asthmatic attacks

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MOA for selective B2 agonist?

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selective stimulates B2-adrenergic receptors, relaxing airway smooth muscle

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Uses for Albuterol (Proventil)

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  • asthma
  • exercise-induced asthma
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Interaction characteristics for Albuterol (Proventil) & Levalbuterol (Xopenex)

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  • HTN
  • hypokalemia
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18
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Age to use Neb form for Albuterol (Proventil)

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< 2yo

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Age to uses MDI form of Albuterol (Proventil)

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4 yo or older

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Serious reactions of Albuterol (Proventil) & Levalbuterol (Xopenex)

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  • heart stuff
  • hyper/hypotension
  • K+ & Glucose problems
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Uses for Levalbuterol (Xopenex)

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  • asthma
  • exercise-induced asthma
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Uses for Salmeterol (Serevent) & Formoterol (Foradil)

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  • asthma maintenance
  • exercise-induced asthma
  • COPD maintenance
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MOA for Salmeterol (Serevent) & Formoterol (Foradil)

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selectively stimulated beta 2 adrenergic receptors, relaxing airways smooth muscle

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BB warning for Salmeterol (Serevent) & Formoterol (Foradil)

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  • asthma: if monotherapy–> incr risk of asthma-related death
  • peds/kids: if monotherapy–> may incr risk of hospitalization
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What is the anti-cholinergic (muscarinic) antagonist that is short acting?

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Ipratropium (Atrovent)

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What is the anti-cholinergic (muscarinic) antagonist that is long acting?

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Tiotropium (Spiriva)

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MOA for anti-cholinergic (muscarinic) antagonist

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reverse vagally (blocks Ach) mediated bronchospasm. May decr mucous gland hypersecretion

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Are anti-cholinergic (muscarinic) antagonist typically not used in___?

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allergen or exercise-induced bronchospasm

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Uses for Ipratropium (Atrovent)

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  • COPD maintenance
  • Asthma exacerbation mod-severe
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Uses for Tiotropium (Spiriva)

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COPD maintenance

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31
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SEs for Anti-cholinergic (muscarinic) antagonist

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Caution w/
- glaucoma angle-closure
- prostatic hypertrophy
- bladder neck obstruction

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32
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Important methylxanthines

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  • Theophylline (tea)
  • Theobromine (cocoa)
  • Caffeine (coffee)
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33
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Sustained-release theophylline can improve what SE of this medication?

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nocturnal symptoms

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SEs for Theophylline

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  • N/V
  • HA
  • GI discomfort
  • Diuresis
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Seizures
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Uses for Theophylline (Elixophyllin)

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  • asthma/COPD maintenance
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36
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Is Theophylline (Elixophyllin) used in asthma exacerbations

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NO

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37
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MOA for Theophylline (Elixophyllin)

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phosphodiesterase inhibitor & bronchodilator; increased cAMP

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38
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What are the 1st line agents for all patients w/ persistent asthma?

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Inhaled corticosteroids

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39
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Local SEs of inhaled cortitcosteroids

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  • dysphonia
  • Oropharyngeal candidiasis
  • Cough
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System SEs of inhaled corticosteroids

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  • adrenal suppression
  • growth suppression
  • bruising
  • osteoporosis
  • cataracts/glaucoma
  • psychiatric disturbances
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Why do we see systemic effects when using inhaled corticosteroids?

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with inhaled corticosteroids, most of it is swallowed. Only 10-20 percent are inhaled

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42
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Patient Education for inhaled corticosteroids

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rinse mouth w/ water or brush teeth after taking meds

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43
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Inhaled corticosteroids (2)

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  • Fluticasone [Flovent]
  • Budesonide inhalation [Pulmicort]
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Uses for Fluticasone inhalation [Flovent]

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  • prevent asthma attacks
  • COPD?
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45
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Age range for Fluticasone inhalation [Flovent]

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> /= 4yo

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46
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Can fluticasone be used as a rescue med for asthma attacks?

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NO

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47
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Can condition can long term steroid use cause?

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osteoporosis

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48
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Warning for Fluticasone inhalation [
Flovent]

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Do not use in powder form if allergic to milk

49
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MOA for Fluticasone [Flovent]

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uses fluorocarbothioate ester linkage to cause potent vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory activity. (direct local effect)

50
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Uses for Budesonide inhalation [Pulmicort]

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  • asthma maintenance & prophylaxis
  • COPD exacerbation
51
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What are the age limitation of Budesonide inhalation [Pulmicort] asthma maintenance?

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  • > /= 6yo for dry powder
  • 12mo - 8yo for nebulizer
52
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Is Budesonide [Pulmicort] a rescue med for asthma attacks?

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NO

53
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MOA for Budesonide inhalation [Pulmicort]

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thought to inhibit multiple inflammatory cytokines

54
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Warning of Budesonide inhalation [Pulmicort]

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severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins should avoid

55
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Which medication is preferred (1st line) for pregnant women w/ persistent asthma?

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Budesonide inhalation [Pulmicort]

56
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Can you use Budesonide inhalation during lactation?

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Yes

57
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Name a systemic corticosteroid used in pulm issues?

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Prednisone

58
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Uses for Prednisone

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  • Anaphylaxis
  • Angioedema
  • Urticaria
  • Asthma acute ex.
  • COPD acute ex.
59
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MOA for Prednisone

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  • decr inflammation by suppressing the immune system via lymphatic system
  • it also suppresses adrenal function at high doses
60
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Concerns related adverse effects of prednisone

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  • adrenal suppression
  • immunosuppression
  • Kaposi sarcoma
  • Myopathy
  • Psychiatric issues
61
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Prednisone Pearls for the elderly.

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use the smallest possible effective dose for the shortest time

62
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Prednisone pearls for peds

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  • may mess w/ speed of growth & development
63
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How must one stop prednisone?

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gradual tapering of dose

64
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Prednisone pearls for stress

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higher dosing when subject to stress (trauma, surgery, severe infx)

65
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Uses for Cromolyn sodium (intal) [cromolyn inhaled]

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  • asthma chronic (decr gradually to bid after stabilized)
  • asthma, exercise-induced
66
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MOA for Cromolyn sodium (Intal) [Cromolyn inhaled]

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inhibits mast cell degranulation (mast cell stabilizer)

67
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Off label uses for Cromolyn sodium (Intal) [Cromolyn inhaled]

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  • food allergies
  • IBD
68
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Cromolyn sodium (Intal) Serious Rxns

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  • bronchospasm
  • anaphylaxis
69
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Cromolyn sodium (Intal) common rxns

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  • throat issues
  • bitter taste
  • wheezing/cough
70
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Main Leukotriene receptor antagonists (LRA) (2)

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  • Montelukast & Zafirlukast
71
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Uses for Montelukast (Singulair)

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  • asthma, maintenance
  • exercise-induced asthma
  • allergic rhinitis
72
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BB warning for Montelukast [Singulair]

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serous neuropsychiatric events

73
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MOA for Montelukast [Singulair]

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cysteinyl leukotriene receptor antagonist–> block leukotriene inflammatory mediators

74
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Uses for Zileuton (Zyflo)

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asthma maintenance

75
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MOA for Zileuton (Zyflo)

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inhibits 5-lipoxygenase interfering w/ leukotriene formation

76
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Zileuton (Zyflo): BB Warnings

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avoid in alcoholics & patient w/ mood disorders

77
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Zileuton (Zyflo) Pearls

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  • monitor for liver toxicity & behavior disturbances
78
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NOTE

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  • LRAs + ICSs = mod persistent asthma
79
Q

List the Monoclonal Antibodies in asthma

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  • Omalizumab (IgE)
  • Mepolizumab, Bernalizumab, Resilzumab (IL-5)
  • Dupilumab (IL-4) [self-administered]
80
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Asthma: Approach to Management

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  • Assessing asthma control & severity
  • Severe vs uncontrolled asthma
  • Pharmacotherapy for asthma (meds)
  • Treat modifiable risk factors & control environmental factors
  • Guided asthma self-management edu & skills training
81
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Non pharmacologic Tx for Asthma

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  • Encourage exercise
  • Stop smoking
  • Pt. edu
  • control triggers
82
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Acute bronchospasms must be treated promptly & effectively with… (and list them)

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bronchodilators

  • B2 agonist
  • muscarinic antagonist
  • theophylline
  • Nasal O2
83
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Long-term preventive tx requires control of inflammatory process which include what names?

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  • corticosteroids
  • LABA w/steroid (never monotherapy)
  • Anti-IgE antibodies
  • Leukotriene antagonist
84
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Inhaled SABAs are not recommended for long-term daily tx.

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  • albuterol CFC/HFA
  • Pirbuterol CFC
  • Levalbuterol
85
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Inhaled SABAs via Nebulizer that can be mixed w/ budesonide

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  • Albuterol
  • Levalbuterol (R-albuterol)
86
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List the anticholinergic meds for asthma.

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  • Ipratropium HFA (MDI/Neb)
  • Ipratropium w/ albuterol (MDI/Neb)
87
Q

Duo-neb includes what medications

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albuterol & ipratropium

88
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List systemic corticosteroids

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  • Methylprednisolone
  • Prednisolone
  • Prednisone
  • Methylprednisolone acetate
89
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Which systemic corticosteroids can be used for short course “bursts” therapy?

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  • Methylprednisolone
  • Prednisolone
  • Prednisone
90
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When do you use methylprednisolone acetate?

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use in place of oral corticosteroids in pts who are vomiting or if adherence is a problem

91
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Describe the drug: Ipratropium bromide/albuterol inhaled [Combivent]

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inhaled & combo SAMA & SABA

92
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Uses for Ipratropium bromide/albuterol inhaled [Combivent]

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  • COPD
  • asthma exacerbation, mod-sever
93
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MOA for ipratropium bromide/albuterol inhaled [Combivent]

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combo SABA & SAMA

94
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Safety warnings for ipratropium bromide/ albuterol inhaled [Combivent].

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caution during labor & delivery
risk of interference w/ uterine contractility

95
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Uses of budesonide/formoterol inhaled [Symbicort]

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-asthma maintenance
- COPD maintenance

96
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MOA for budesonide/formoterol inhaled [Symbicort]

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combo ICS & LABA

97
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Is budesonide/formoterol inhaled a rescue medication?

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NO

98
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Uses of Fluticasone/Salmeterol [Advair]

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  • asthma maintenance
  • COPD maintenance
99
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MOA of Fluticasone/Salmeterol [Advair]

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combo inhaled ICS & LABA

100
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In people w/ COPD fluticasone/salmeterol [Advair], is what type of tx?

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long-term tx

101
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In people w/ asthma fluticasone/salmeterol [Advair], is what type of tx?

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short-term tx until symptoms are well controlled w/ ds other meds

102
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Uses for Mometasone/Formoterol [Dulera]

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asthma, maintenance tx

103
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MOA for Mometasone/Formoterol [Dulera]

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combo ICS + LABA

104
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Pearls: Mometasone/Formoterol [Dulera]

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  • long tern uses –> adrenal suppression
  • paradoxical bronchospasm
105
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Uses for Fluticasone furoate/Umeclidinium/Vilanterol [Trelegy Ellipta]

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  • asthma, maintenance tx
  • COPD, maintenance tx
106
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MOA for Fluticasone furoate/Umeclidinium/Vilanterol [Trelegy Ellipta]

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inhaled combo ICS/LAMA/LABA

107
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Pearls: Fluticasone furoate/Umeclidinium/Vilanterol [Trelegy Ellipta]

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  • angioedema
  • cardiac arrhythmia
  • adrenal suppression
  • paradoxical bronchospasm
  • eosinophilia
  • Churg-Strauss syndrome
108
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In all combo medications, you should monitor for

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  • osteoporosis
  • chronic use of bone mass-reducing drugs
  • height in children
  • vision disturbances (IOP, glaucoma)
109
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Study Slide 87 for 10 mins

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DONE

110
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Study Slide 89 for 10 mins

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DONE

111
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In immediate tx w/ a SABA, if w/n 20 mins, a pts has an incomplete response, then what is next?

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3 more SABA treatments w/m 1 hours

112
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In immediate tx w/ a SABA, if there is a poor response, then what is next?

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addition of oral or intravenous corticosteroids

113
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In immediate tx w/ a SABA, if pt continues to have inadequate or poor response, then what is next?

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in-patient management w/ continuous oximetry & close monitoring

114
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Study slide 91 for 10 minutes

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DONE

115
Q

Differentiate b/t COPD & asthma

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COPD (cigarette smoke) - asthma (allergens)

COPD (damage/injury) - asthma (inflammation)

COPD (older) - asthma (younger)

COPD (irreversible) - asthma (reversible)

116
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Study Slide 116 for 10 minutes

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DONE

116
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Uses for Aform

A
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117
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