Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
how long to wait to drive while taking antihistamines
A
> 12hr
2
Q
DQ
A
FEV1<65% or pCO2>45 SPO2<92% OSA untx Alveolar hypoventilation syndrome Restless leg with somnolence Use of O2 CNS Hypersomnolence
3
Q
Can you drive with CF
A
Yes if cleared by pulm
4
Q
Who needs spirometry
A
> 35yo smoker
5
Q
What must PFT include
A
FEV1>65
FVC>60
Ratio>65
6
Q
Who requires PFT
A
COPD Hx of lung dz SOB, cough, chest tightness, wheezing >35yo and smoking chronic resp. failure
7
Q
What ABG certifies
A
PCO2<45%
PO2>65 at sea level
PO2>60 at 5000ft
8
Q
Who gets CXR
A
mitral stenosis significant respiratory issues hypersensitivity pneumonitis \+PPD Spontaneous pneumothorax
9
Q
Who needs pulse ox/ABG
A
PFT/Ratio<65
FVC<60
pulse ox<92=ABG
10
Q
Cert COPD
A
2 year
11
Q
Wait for allergic rhinitis
A
no
12
Q
Certify allergic rhinitis
A
2 year
13
Q
DQ allergic rhinitis
A
can’t keep eyes open, continuous sneezing, photophobia, severe headache, antihistamines <12h
14
Q
Asthma wait and certify
A
no wait, 2 years
15
Q
Pulm HTN certify
A
1 year
