Pharm: Pulm III Flashcards
1
Q
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis is what type of lung disorder?
A
restrictive interstitial lung dz
2
Q
What type of Dx test is required to determine if IPF patient would benefit from therapy?
A
lung biopsy
3
Q
Medication used for IPF
A
Pirfenidone [Esbriet]
4
Q
Uses for Pirfenidone [Esbriet]
A
- IPF
5
Q
MOA of Pirfenidone [Esbriet]
A
antifibrotic properties by decreasing fibroblast proliferation & the production of fibrosis-associated proteins & cytokines
6
Q
What is RDS?
A
is pulmonary immaturity in neonates due to surfactant deficiency & lack of complete structural development of the lung.
7
Q
Management of RDS
A
- O2 supplemental
- CPAP
- intubation & mechanical ventilation
- surfactant given in intubated or extremely preterm neonates
