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Pulmonology Flashcards

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Pulmonary function test finding to diagnose asthma?

A

FEV1 response greater than 12% in response to bronchodilators

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Test to diagnose asthma in a patient with paroxysmal asthma who is currently asymptomatic?

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Methacholine stimulation test. This is a synthetic acetylcholine that decreases FEV1.

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Good alternate medication for asthmatic patients with concomitant atopic disease?

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Montelukast

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Good alternate medication for asthmatic patients with concomitant extrinsic allergic disease, eg. hay fever?

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Cromolyn or nedocromil

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Good alternate medication or add on therapy for asthmatic patients with concomitant COPD?

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Long acting anticholinergics, Tiotropium or ipratropium

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