Pulm Flashcards
What meds are First line for acute/chronic asthma symptoms and exercise-induced bronchospasm?
SABAs
What meds cause tachycardia, hypokalemia, tremors?
SABAs
should LABAs be used as monotherapy?
no
“ipratropium (Atrovent®)
Albuterol/ipratropium (Duoneb®, Combivent®)”
SAMA
what is 1st line for severe status asthmaticus ?
systemic corticosteroids
What causes Moon face, Buffalo hump, Hirsuitism (dark hair in abnormal places, poss deeper voice in F), Weight gain, Muscle wasting & weakness, Bruising, Skin thinning, Mood changes, Growth retardation, Peptic Ulcers, Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, Hypokalemia, Osteoporosis, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Immune suppression
systemic corticosteroids
"Beclomethasone HFA (Qvar®) Budesonide nebs, DPI (Pulmicort®) Ciclesonide HFA (Alvesco®) Fluticasone furoate (ArnuityEllipta ®) DPI Fluticasone propionate (Flovent HFA® or Diskus® DPI), Mometasone (Asmanex®)"
ICS
1st line treatment as long-term controllers in persistent asthma.
ICS
Severe COPD w/ increased exacerbation risk that is not controlled by 1st line LAMAs and LABAs
ICS
Which meds cause Oral candidiasis, dysphonia, cough?
ICS
major 3A4 substrate.
Interaction with 3A4 inhibitors: ritonavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole
ICS
“Asthma + COPD: Formoterol (Perforomist® nebulization), Salmeterol (Serevent®)
COPD only: Indacaterol (Arcapta Neohaler®), Olodaterol (Striverdi Respimat®), Arformoterol (Brovana®)
1 inhalation Q12 hrs”
LABA
what is the BBW for LABAs?
BBW: do not use as monotherapy (increased mortality risk.
put LABA, LAMA, and ICS in order of use for ashtma and copd
“Asthma : use ICS, then add LABA, then LAMA.
COPD: use LAMA, the LABA, then ICS”
“Asthma + COPD: tiotropium (Spiriva®). Onset: 30 minutes; Duration: 24+ hours
COPD: Umeclidinium (Incruse Ellipta)
Aclidinium (Tudorza Pressair)
Glycopyrrolate (Seebri Neohaler)”
LAMA
what is 1st line in copd?
LAMA
“Montelukast (Singulair®), Zafirlukast (Accolate®), Zileuton (Zyflo CR®)
PO”
Oral leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs)
what is the BBW for montelukast?
Black Box Warning for montelukast: neuropsych side effects (Agitation, depression, sleeping problems, suicidal thoughts and actions)
main SE of Zafilukast and Zileuton:
hepatotoxicity
meds for eosinophilic asthma
IL-5 receptor antagonists (type of mab biologic)
which drug for ashmta / COPD has many many interactions?
Theophylline (theo-24)
only drug that decreases mortality in COPD
O2
Roflumilast (Daxas®, Daliresp®)
Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitor
SEs: Arthralgias, fever, rash, increased risk of infection, new malignancy, anaphylactic reaction (rare)
biologics
what med should you look for in the charts of a kid w/ psych problems?
montelukast
CAp outpatient w/o comorbities
treatmetn
amoxicillin 1g PO tid X 5+ days, doxy, or macrolide (azithromycin, clarithromycin)
CAP outpatient w/ comorbities
treatment
“Monotherapy (1st line for COPD/PCN allergic): levofloxacin or moxifloxacin
Combo (1st line for others): augmentin OR cefuroxime OR cefpodoxime + macrolide OR doxy
Alt: lefamulin PO, IV”
CAP inpatient non-severe no MRSA or pseudo
treatmnet
resp fluoroquinolone OR [beta-lactam (cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, Unasyn, ertapenem) + macrolide/doxy/FQ] X 5d
for which CAP pts should you obtain cultures and treat empircally?
inpatient non-severe w/ prior MRSA/psuedo. inpatient severe w/ MRSA/psudo risk
for which CAP pts should you obtain cultures and wait to treat? no empiric treatment
inpatient non-severe w/ hospitalization and prior IV abx w/in 90d.
CAP inpatient MRSA or pseudo risk
“P: [levofloxacin OR cipro] + Zosyn / cefepime / meropenem / ceftazidime / imipenem X 7d
MRSA: [ceftriaxone + azithromycin, OR levofloxacin/moxifloxacin] + vancomycin OR linezolid”
CAP inpatient severe no MRSA or pseudo
beta lactam (ceftriaxone / Unasyn / cefotaxime / ertapenem) + macrolide/doxy / levofloxacin/moxifloxacin X 5d
list CAP comorbities
“DM; chronic heart, lung, liver, or renal disease; alcohol use disorder; malignancy; or asplenia; on immunosuppressants; or have been on antibiotics in the last 3 months
Aspiration PNA
outpatient
augmentin OR moxifloxacin
aspiration PNA hospitalisation + not severe
Unasyn
Tx for aspiration PNA hospitalisation + severe
Zosyn
flu antivirals
neuraminidase inhibitors: oseltamivir (Tamiflu) PO or susp, Peramivir (Rapivab) IV only, Zanamivir (Relenza) inhaled powder
baloxavir (Xofluza) PO 1 tab
flu antivirals must be started in what timeframe?
w/in 48 hrs of symtom onset
bronchitis non-opioid Rx
Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) 100mg PO Q8 hr PRN cough
mod to severe croup tx
dexamethasone Po/IV/IM/inhaled + nebulized epi + supportive (humidified O2, fluid, antipyretics)
covid antivirals
Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir (Paxlovid) bid X 5d
Remdesivir (Veklury) Qd IV X 5-10d
covid mab
Bebtelovimab IV infusion
covid antivirals w/in what timeframe?
5 days of symptom onset
covid mab w/in what timeframe?
7 days of symptom onset
tamiflu dosing
bid for treatment, Qd for prophylaxis. Adult = 75mg X 5d. Kids <15 kg = 30mg; 15-23kg =45mg; 23-40kg =60mg. Infant <1yr = 3mg/kg.
What med would you give to an asthma pt who cannot tolerate ICS?
OLTAs (montelukast)
Arthus-Type vs Serum Sickness: which appears 24 hrs after vaccine?
arthus
Arthus-Type vs Serum Sickness: which has systemic symptoms?
serum
Arthus-Type vs Serum Sickness: which can happen from bug bites?
arthus
initial tetanus vaccine, given to kids<7 y/o
DTaP
when would you give a Tdap shot to a person w/ a dirty wound?
if last Tdap was >5 years ago or do not have access to their medical records
What are the live vaccines?
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) Varicella Rotavirus Intranasal FluMist Smallpox Yellow fever BCG (Bacillus-Calmette-Guerin) for tuberculosis/treating bladder cancer
who should not receive live vaccines? 2 groups
AVOID in immunocompromised patients (pregnant, stem cell transplant, organ transplant)
Pts taking TNF-alpha inhibitors should be screened for what lung disease?
Tb
etanercept, infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab, certolizumab pegol
TNF inhibitors
gold standard test for Tb
QuantiFERON Gold, an Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA)
first line agents against Tb
Isoniazid (INH)
Rifampin
Ethambutol
Pyrazinamide (=PZA)
which 1st line TB drug is never given as monotherapy for active infx?
isoniazid (INH)
how to you prevent peripheral nerupathy from INH?
give vitamin B6
AE:
Peripheral neuropathy
Hepatitis/elevations in liver enzymes (transient elevation in ~20%,severe liver injury ~1%)
CNS toxicity (memory loss to psychosis or convulsions)
Hypersensitivity reactions; drug-induced lupus erythematosu
Isoniazid (INH)
combining INH and rifampin increases risk of what?
elevated LFTS
which TB drug turns all body fluids red/orange?
rifampin
rifampin alt therapy in HIV pt w/ used protease inhibitors
rifabutin
which TB drug lowers the effectiveness of OCP?
rifampin (and that class(
which 1st line TB drugs induce CYP450?
rifampin, rifabutin
for which 1st line TB drug should you monitor LFTs monthly in pts w/ pre-existing liver dz?
INH
TB drug w/ AE: N/V, Moderate rises in LFTs to hepatotoxicity, Hyperuricemia
pyrazinamide (PZA)
which 1st line TB drugs can affect the kidneys?
pyrazinamide (PZA) and ethambutol
which TB drug causes optic neuritis?
ethambutol
4 month active TB regimen is what drug combo?
rifapentine-moxifloxacin
contraindications for 4 month TB regimen
kids under 12, weight <40kg, pregnant or breastfeeding, extrapulmonary TB, prolonged QT, on drugs w/ interactions
treatment regimens for LTBI
3 mo of once weekly INH + rifapentine (3HP) for age 2+; 4 mo of Qd rifampin (4R), 3 mo of Qd isoniaxid + rifampin (3HR)
2nd line TB drugs w/ AE: renal toxicity and ototoxicity
“Aminoglycosides (injectables)
Streptomycin IV, amikacin IV, and kanamycin”
WHICH 2nd line TB drugs can cause cause bone/joint growth delay, pain, inflammation in children <18 years old. Use with caution.
fluroguinolones (levofloxacin, moxifloxacin)
can FQ be used in pregnancy?
no
"Aminoglycosides (injectables) Streptomycin IV, amikacin IV, and kanamycin" Capreomycin (injectable) "Fluoroquinolones PO or parenteral Levofloxacin, moxifloxacin " Cycloserine Ethionamide p-Aminosalicylic acid Linezolid Bedaquiline
2nd line drugs for TB
AE: (long-term): Bone marrow suppression, Peripheral neuropathy, Blindness
linezolid
at least __ drugs must be used to treat MDR-TB
4
what are the set 3 drugs that must be used to treat MDR-TB?
1) any 1st line PO that is likely to be effective, 2) injectable aminoglycoside or polypeptide (Kanamycin, amikacin, capreomycin, streptomycin), 3) FQ
how often are sputum smears and cultures req’ed in MDR-TB?
monthly until conversion
how long does treatment continue (non-injectables) after MDR-TB culture is negative?
minimum 18 months
what vaccine can cause a + skin Tb test?
BCG
is it ok to prescribe meds w/ low levels of known nitrosamine?
yes
what intake of meds w/ nitrosamines at or below acceptable daily intake limits is known to be ok?
a person taking a drug that contains nitrosamines at-or-below the acceptable daily intake limits every day for 70 years is not expected to have an increased risk of cancer.
what meds have nitrosamines?
Rifampin, Zantac, Metformin,Losartan,Chantix
active TB treatment regimen if 4 month option is contraindicated
6 or 9 month RIPE (all 4)
AquADEKs, DEKAs, MVW Complete, Choiceful
fat soluble vitamins (for CF)
Class: Creon, Pancreaze, Zenpep PO
Pancrealipase
Ursodiol (Actigall, Urso Forte) role in CF
for liver dz in CF
Class: Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme), Hypertonic saline for inhalation (HyperSal), N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
mucolytics
2 anti-inflammatories
for CF
high dose ibuprofen; azithromycin
abx for CF
Inhaled tobramycin, aztreonam, colistin
cyproheptadine, dronabinol, Mirtazapine(Remeron), Megestrol (Megace
appetite stimulants
ivacaftor (Kalydeco®), lumacaftor/ivacaftor (Orkambi®), tezacaftor/ivacaftor (Symdeko®, Trikafta®(elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)
gene regulators in CF
hepatic or renal adjustments necessary in pancrealipase?
no
counseling: take w/ meals. Can mix microbeads for kids w/ food but NOT hot food
pancrealipase
what CF med can prevent or dissolve gallstones?
Ursodiol (Actigall, Urso Forte)
AEs of what CF drug? HA, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, dyspepsia, n, back pain, URI
Ursodiol (Actigall, Urso Forte)
would you use inhaled and IV abx together for CF?
no
adrenal suppression is AE of what CF drug?
megastrol
which CF drugs? Contraindication with strong CYP3A inducers
ivacaftor (Kalydeco®), lumacaftor/ivacaftor (Orkambi®), tezacaftor/ivacaftor (Symdeko®, Trikafta®(elexacaftor/ivacaftor/tezacaftor)
AE of what CF drugs? May cause elevated liver enzymes (LFTs)
gene regulators
do CF gene regulators req dosage adjustment for hepatic impairment?
yes
how to prevent infusion reaction SEs of amphotericin B?
premedicate w/ acetominaphen and benadryl
ICS that is ok for pregnancy
budesonide