Pulmonary Flashcards
1
Q
FEV1 is 65% adult
- What severity of asthma?
- Are they controlled?
- Your step Up approach?
A
- Moderate
- Not well controlled
- One step up add a LAMA or medium steroid plus LABA
2
Q
Limited activity, waking several nights in a row. Adult
- What severity of asthma?
- Are they controlled?
- Your step up approach?
A
- Severe
- Poor controlled
- Should be on all the medications possibly refer her out
3
Q
Adult patient uses inhaler less than two times a week, weeks less than one time a month
- What severity of asthma?
- Are they controlled?
- Your step Up approach?
A
- Intermittent
- Well controlled
- Come back in 1 to 6 months don’t need to add any medications. And follow up they consider decreasing medications if more severe
4
Q
Adult patient uses inhaler two times a week, and waking more than 3 to 4 times a month at night
- What severity of asthma?
- Are they controlled?
- Your step Up approach?
A
- Mild
- Not well controlled
- Add low ICS