Resp Diseass Essasy

Question 1

Characteristics of Asthma include

Answer 1

Mucous plugging

Epithelial damage

Oedemas

Inflammatory cell activation

Question 2

COPD is what?

Answer 2

Highly progressive

Question 3

Who does COPD affect

Answer 3

Generally older people >35

Question 4

FEV1 of <30-40%

Answer 4

Severe COPD

Question 5

What does the flow dynamics chart show for COPD and asthma

Answer 5

Steep angled curve COPD

Smooth curve Asthma

Question 6

Mucokinect drug

Answer 6

Guaifenesin

Question 7

5 treatments for COPD

Answer 7

LABA/SABA

anti-cholinergics

Guaifenesin

PGD4 inhibitor

Ciprofloxacin

Question 8

What is rhinitis

What’s it associated with

Answer 8

Non specific resp condition

Watery nose secretions

Inflamed nasal mucousa

Question 9

What drugs are given to rhinitis patients (3)

Answer 9

Anti histamine

a1-AR agonists

Omalizumab

Question 10

What drug can reduce afferent activity and receptor activation in coughs

Answer 10

Menthol

Question 11

Codeine can reduce what for coughs

Answer 11

Reduce sensitivity of the cough centre

Question 12

What drugs can be given to CF patients

Answer 12

Mucokinetic (guaifenesin)

Question 13

What type of disease is TB

Answer 13

Restrictive lung disease

Question 14

What can be given to TB patients (3)

Answer 14

Ciprofloxacin

BCG vaccines

Isoniazid

Question 15

What can be given to reduce lipid synthesis

Answer 15

Isoniazid