Pulmonology Flashcards
1
Q
COPD Exacerbation treatment
A
- Oxygen supplement to 88-92%
(Bi-PAP) - Prednisone (40mg 5 days)
- DuoNeb (Albuterol-Ipratropium)
- Antibiotics (Azithro, TMP-SMX, FQ)
2
Q
Short-acting beta agonists (SABAs) bronchodilators
A
Albuterol
salbutamol
3
Q
Arformoterol/Salmeterol is a long or short acting agent?
A
Long acting
Beta 2 agonist causing bronchodilatation.
4
Q
Long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs) bronchodilator
A
tiotropium
5
Q
Short-acting muscarinic antagonists (SAMAs)
bronchodilator
A
ipratropium
6
Q
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) - 2
A
budesonide, fluticasone
7
Q
PDE type 4 inhibitors
A
roflumilast
8
Q
Adenosine receptor blocker & PDE inhibitor
Indication: only severe/refractory COPD
A
Theophylline
9
Q
Name a Mucolytic
A
N-acetylcysteine*
Guaifenesin
*also used in CF & tylenol OD