Pulmonology Flashcards
what two medication classes could be added to an asthma regimen for adolescents or adults with persistent exacerbations despite medium dose ICS?
LABA or LAMA
a patient is on Symbicort (ICS + Formoterol) with medium dose ICS component with uncontrolled asthma. what medication class should be added?
LAMA
t/f COPD is non-reversible , even if a patient stops smoking
true
t/f according to the USPSTF , you shouldn’t screen patients for COPD if they are asymptomatic
true
what are the top 5 causes of chronic cough?
asthma, GERD, UACS, LPR, and non eosinophilic bronchitis
what two medications can be trialed for a chronic refractory cough, when cough hypersensitivity is thought to be the etiology?
gabapentin and amitriptyline
t/f OTC cough medications improve cough in acute bronchitis
false
t/f patients with bronchitis can present with wheezing, rhonchi or with sputum production
true
t/f diagnostic testing is not indicated for acute bronchitis
true
in a patient with cough, inspiratory whoop, and post-cough vomiting, what etiology should you consider testing for?
pertussis
acute bronchitis lasts how long, on average?
2-3 weeks
what is the most common cause of hospitalization in infants?
bronchiolitis
what is the preferred oxygen delivery method for a patient < 24 months hospitalized with bronchiolitis?
HFNC
what is the evidence for the efficacy of skeletal muscle relaxants for chronic pain?
no more effective than placebo
for patients with severe alcohol associated hepatitis and MELD score greater than 20, what pharmaceutical treatment can reduce mortality?
corticosteroids
