Pulmonology Flashcards

1
Q

COPD Exacerbation treatment

A
  1. Oxygen supplement to 88-92%
    (Bi-PAP)
  2. Prednisone (40mg 5 days)
  3. DuoNeb (Albuterol-Ipratropium)
  4. Antibiotics (Azithro, TMP-SMX, FQ)
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Short-acting beta agonists (SABAs) bronchodilators

A

Albuterol

salbutamol

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3
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Arformoterol/Salmeterol is a long or short acting agent?

A

Long acting

Beta 2 agonist causing bronchodilatation.

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4
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Long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs) bronchodilator

A

tiotropium

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5
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Short-acting muscarinic antagonists (SAMAs)

bronchodilator

A

ipratropium

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6
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Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) - 2

A

budesonide, fluticasone

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7
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PDE type 4 inhibitors

A

roflumilast

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8
Q

Adenosine receptor blocker & PDE inhibitor

Indication: only severe/refractory COPD

A

Theophylline

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9
Q

Name a Mucolytic

A

N-acetylcysteine*
Guaifenesin

*also used in CF & tylenol OD

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