Respiratory Medication

Question 1

Are MDIs equally as effective as nebulizers?

Answer 1

yes

Question 2

A person with mod. persistent asthma has symptoms when?

Answer 2

daily and night time symptoms >1 wk

Question 3

A person with severe persistent asthma has symptoms….

Answer 3

continually and night time frequently (fev1 <60)

Question 4

Describe treatment for asthma

Answer 4

1. SABA for acute symptoms
2. low dose ICS for mild
3. low-med ICS + LABA for moderate
4. high ICS + LABA for severe

Question 5

What is the most effective medication for the treatment of acute bronchospasms?

Answer 5

SABA

Question 6

T/F: If I use 2 canisters a month, I have control of my asthma.

Answer 6

False, >1 is not under control

Question 7

What are types of SABAs?

Answer 7

Albuterol and Levalbuterol

Question 8

T/F: LABA can not be used for monotherapy with asthma

Answer 8

true

Question 9

What are types of LABAs?

Answer 9

salmeterol and formoterol

Question 10

What drug has a black box warning for increased risk of asthma death and serious exacerbations?

Answer 10

LABAs

Question 11

What is the maintenance therapy for COPD?

Answer 11

inhaled corticosteroids, anticholinergics (ipatropium)

Question 12

What are adverse effects of ICS?

Answer 12

hoarseness, oral thrush, increased risk of pneumonia

Question 13

What are examples of ICS?

Answer 13

fluticasone and budesonide