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Respiratory Exam 1 - CYSTIC FIBROSIS Flashcards

1
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Aerosolized Antibiotics

A

Activity against Pseudomonas aeuroginsoa

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Tobramycin Inhaled Solution (TOBI)

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Aerosolized Antibiotic

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Tobramycin Inhaled Solution (TOBI) - SPECTRUM

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Gm(-) spectrum

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Tobramycin Inhaled Solution (TOBI) - DOSING

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> 6yo: 300mg Q12H
(QD in renal impairment)

Takes 15-20min to administer

28 days on, 28 days off

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Tobramycin Inhaled Solution (TOBI) - AEs

A

Bronchospasm
Hoarseness
Pregnancy Category D

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Aztreonam Inhaled Solution (Cayston)

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Aerosolized Antibiotic

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Aztreonam Inhaled Solution (Cayston) - DOSING

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> 7yo: mix 1 vial of medication with 1 ampule of saline and add to ALTERA nebulizer handset

75mg TID (at least 4h between doses)

2-3min to administer

28 days on, 28 days off

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Aztreonam Inhaled Solution (Cayston) - AEs

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Bronchospasm
Sore throat
Nasal congestion 
Fever
Pregnancy Category B
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Colistimethate (Colistin)

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Aerosolized Antibiotic

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Colistimethate (Colistin) - DOSING

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75-150mg BID

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Colistimethate (Colistin) - AEs

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Bronchospasm:

Use Albuterol after reconstitution to decrease

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12
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Mucolytics

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Decrease viscosity of pulmonary secretions

Increase clearance of sputum

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13
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Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme)

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Mucolytic

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Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) - MOA

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Presence of DNA produces viscous mucus
-Selectively cleaves DNA & decreases mucus viscosity
Increase airflow and decrease risk of infection

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Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) - DOSING

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2.5mg QD via nebulizer

Not approved in children <40)

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16
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Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) - CONSIDERATIONS

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Improvement in lung function in 8 days
-Increases adherence
Preserves lung function

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17
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Hypertonic Saline

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Mucolytic

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18
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Hypertonic Saline - MOA

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7% saline solution

Increases volume of fluid on epithelial lining of the airway to maintain normal ciliary flow and increase sputum expectoration

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19
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Hypertonic Saline - AEs

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Bronchospasm

-Pretreatment with albuterol

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Inhaled Corticosteroids

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Anti-Inflammatory Agent

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21
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Inhaled Corticosteroids - INDICATIONS

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Reserved for patients with reactive airways (asthma)

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22
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Oral Corticosteroids

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Anti-Inflammatory Agent

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23
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Oral Corticosteroids - INDICATIONS

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Long term:
Benefit lost shortly following DC

Short term:
Used in pts with aspergillus colonization
Helpful in acute exacerbations

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24
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Oral NSAIDS (Ibuprofen)

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Anti-Inflammatory Agent

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25
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Oral NSAIDS (Ibuprofen) - INDICATIONS

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Benefit not seen immediately

Shows slowed rate of pulmonary decline
Does not improve lung function

26
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Oral NSAIDS (Ibuprofen) - DOSING

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20-30mg/kg BID

27
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Azithromycin

A

Anti-Inflammatory Agent

28
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Azithromycin - INDICATIONS

A

Decreases sputum production

Preserves lung function & decreases pulmonary exacerbations

29
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B2-Adrenergic Receptor Agonists

A

Bronchodilators

30
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SABA (Albuterol) - INDICATIONS

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Used in combination with airway clearance to stimulate mucociliary clearance

Used in combination with other inhaled therapies to prevent bronchospasm

31
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LABA (Salmeterol)

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Benefit for pts with recurrent wheeze or dyspnea

32
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Inhaled Anticholinergic Agents (Impratropium)

A

Bronchodilators

33
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Inhaled Anticholinergic Agents (Impratropium) - INDICATIONS

A

Act to decrease bronchospasm

34
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Ivacaftor (Kalydeco)

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CF Transmembrane Conductance Regulator Potentiator

35
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Ivacaftor (Kalydeco) - MOA

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Potentiates epithelial cell Cl- ion transport of defective G551D mutant cell-surface CFTR protein

Improves regulation of salt and water absorption and secretion in various tissues

Improves lung function

36
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Chest Physical Therapy (CPT)

A

The traditional form

Percussion & Postural drainage

Takes about 30min

36
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Chest Physical Therapy (CPT)

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The traditional form

Percussion & Postural drainage

Takes about 30min

37
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CPT - Percussion

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Chest is clapped to dislodge mucus

Done in various positions

38
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CPT - Postural drainage

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Pt gets into different positions

Allows gravity to assist with mucus drainage

39
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Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP)

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Vibrates small and large airways

Pt blows into device multiple times

Pt coughs or huffs

Repeat multiple times

40
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High Frequency Chest Compression (HFCC)

A

Most commonly used technique

Inflatable vest that uses external oscillation

Every 5min pt stops machine and coughs

41
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Sweat Cl- concentration <39mmol/L

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CF unlikely

42
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Sweat Cl- concentration 40-59mmol/L

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CF possible

43
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Sweat Cl- concentration >60mmol/L

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CF diagnosis

44
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Mutation of CF gene

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Dysfunctional CFTR protein

45
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Dysfunctional CFTR protein leads to

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Decreased Cl- secretion

Increased sodium reabsorption

Altered viscosity of fluid secreted by exocrine gland

46
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Early pathogens of CF

A

***Pseudomonas
Staph. Aureus
Non-typical H. Flu

47
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CFF Guideline Recommendations - tobramycin for mild disease

FEV1 70-89%

A

Recommend the chronic use of inhaled tobramycin to reduce exacerbations - >/=6yo

48
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CFF Guideline Recommendations - tobramycin for moderate to severe disease
FEV1 <69%

A

Strongly recommend the chronic use of inhaled tobramycin to improve lung function & reduce exacerbations - >/=6yo

49
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CFF Guideline Recommendations - Other antibiotics

A

Not recommended

50
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CFF Guideline Recommendations - Dornase Alfa for mild disease
FEV1 70-89%

A

Recommend chronic use to improve lung function & reduce exacerbations - >/=6yo

51
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CFF Guideline Recommendations - Dornase Alfa for moderate-severe disease
FEV1 <69%

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Strongly recommend chronic use to improve lung function & reduce exacerbations - >/=6yo

52
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CFF Guideline Recommendations - hypertonic saline

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Recommend chronic use to improve lung function & reduce exacerbations - >/=6yo

53
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CFF Guideline Recommendations - inhaled corticosteroids

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Not recommended

54
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CFF Guideline Recommendations - oral corticosteroids

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Not recommended in children

Insufficient evidence in adults

55
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CFF Guideline Recommendations - NSAIDS

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> /=6yo with FEV1 >60% recommends chronic use of ibuprofen to slow the loss of lung function

56
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CFF Guideline Recommendations - azithromycin

A

Recommend chronic use to improve lung function & reduce exacerbations - >/=6yo

57
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CFF Guideline Recommendations - leukotriene modifiers

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Insufficient evidence

58
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CFF Guideline Recommendations - B2-agonists

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Recommend chronic use to improve lung function - >/=6yo

59
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CFF Guideline Recommendations - anticholinergic agents

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Insufficient evidence

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