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Pharmaceutical Care of Respiratory Patients I (Role of Pharmacist in Community) Flashcards

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List 8 red flag symptoms for respiratory conditions

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  1. Chest pain/pain on breathing
  2. Wheezing/SOB
  3. Recurrent cough
  4. Chronic cough >3 weeks
  5. Weight loss
  6. Fever
  7. Purulent (pussy) sputum
  8. Haemoptysis (coughing blood)
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What 3 things should be recommended for patients with respiratory diseases who have a cold?

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  1. Paracetamol
  2. Honey and lemon
  3. Steam inhalation
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What should asthmatics avoid when they have a cold?

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NSAIDs

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What should be avoided by patients with respiratory diseases who have a cold?

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Respiratory depressants - no cough suppressants or antihistamines

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What medication can patients with COPD take if they suffer from a strain or sprain?

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  • Can use NSAIDs if no other cautions/contra-indications
  • Paracetamol
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What medications can asthmatics take if they suffer from a strain or sprain?

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  • Paracetamol
  • Co-codamol if respiratory function is okay
  • No NSAIDs
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What should asthmatics not use for head lice?

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Alcoholic solutions - evaporating alcohol can irritate lungs and cause wheezing

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What is it recommended that asthmatics should use for head lice?

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Aqueous solutions - don’t irritate skin or lungs e.g. Hedrin`

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What is it recommended that patients with RDs should take for hayfever?

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  • Non-sedating antihistamine e.g. cetirizine, loratidine
  • Topical preparations e.g. nasal corticosteroids, eye drops
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What kind of antihistamine is it not recommended for patients with RDs to take for hayfever?

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Sedating antihistamines - not recommended in respiratory conditions due to anticholinergic effects (block action of ACh)

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Name 6 conditions respiratory patients may present with

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  1. Tremor/palpitations
  2. Tiredness
  3. Nausea
  4. Heartburn
  5. Insomnia
  6. Thrush
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What could tremor/palpitations be caused by in patients with RDs?

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  • Salbutamol and theophylline (treat and prevent wheezing)
  • Review treatment
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What could tiredness be caused by in patients with RDs?

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  • Deterioration in COPD - lack of oxygen
  • Refer
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What could nausea be caused by in patients with RDs?

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Side effects of drugs e.g. theophylline

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What could heartburn be caused by in patients with RDs?

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  • Oral prednisalone or theophylline
  • Treat with antacid/omeprazole
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16
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What could insomnia be caused by in patients with RDs?

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Theophylline - check plasma levels

17
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What could thrush be caused by in patients with RDs?

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  • Effects of antibiotics and steroids
  • Treat with miconazole oral gel or fluconazole
18
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List 3 OTC preparations that theophylline interacts with

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  1. Cimetidine - treating and preventing ulcers in the stomach/small intestine, GORD
  2. Fluconazole - treat fungal and yeast infections
  3. St John’s Wort
19
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How does theophylline interact with cimetidine and fluconazole?

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Causes increased levels of theophylline

20
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How does theophylline interact with St John’s Wort?

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Decreased levels of theophylline

21
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Explain the asthma action plan (SMILE)P

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  • Stop smoking
  • Monitoring
  • Inhaler technique
  • Lifestyle
  • Education
  • Pharmacotherapy (therapy using pharmaceutical drugs)
22
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Why should sufferers of respiratory diseases stop smoking?

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  • Smokers respond less to asthma treatment
  • Reduces rate of decline of COPD and improves survival rate
23
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Why are smokers at greater risk of theophylline toxicity?

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Smokers require higher doses of theophylline so there is an increase in serum theophylline concentrations, and possibly toxicity

24
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Define: LABA

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  • Long-acting beta agonists
  • Bronchodilator medication, opens airways in lungs by relaxing smooth muscle around airways
  • Long-term control medication
25
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What does ICS stand for?

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Inhaled corticosteroids

26
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How do ICSs work?

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Act locally in the lungs to inhibit the inflammatory process which causes asthma

27
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What should LABAs also be prescribed in conjunction with?

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ICSs, ideally in a single inhaler

28
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Who should ICSs always be prescribed for?

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For all symptomatic people with asthma

29
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What group of patients should never be prescribed ICSs as monotherapy?

30
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Name a lifestyle change that can improve a COPD sufferer’s quality of life

31
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What should asthmatics do prior to exercise?

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Inhale 200 micrograms of salbutamol 15 minutes prior to exercise

32
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What forms of exercise are best for patients with respiratory problems?

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Swimming, running or fast walking

33
Q

List 3 links between obesity and respiratory diseases

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  1. Thoracic restriction
  2. Reduction in cardiovascular space
  3. Oxidative stress
34
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List 3 factors related to diet that can increase the risk of asthma

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  1. Reduced fruits, vegetables and fish
  2. Increased saturated fats
  3. High regular intake of sugar
35
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List 3 food substances that increase the risk of bronchoconstriction

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  1. Eggs
  2. Fish
  3. Peanuts
36
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List 3 substances that increase the risk of bronchodilation

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  1. Low dose alcohol
  2. Caffeine
  3. Magnesium
37
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List 4 drugs that cause increased levels of theophylline due to interactions

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  1. Macrolides - antibiotics
  2. Quinolones - antiobiotics
  3. Fluvoxamine - antidepressant
  4. Calcium channel blockers - hypertension
38
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List 3 drugs that cause decreased levels of theophylline due to interactions

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  1. Rifampicin - antibiotic
  2. Phenobarbital - antiepileptic, control seizures
  3. Phenytoin - anticonvulsant (epilepsy)
39
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List 3 types of drug that lower potassium levels due to interactions with theophylline

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  1. Corticosteroids
  2. High-dose B2 agonists
  3. Diuretics

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