Week 2 Flashcards
Characterized by infection of the tracheobronchial tree that results in hyperemic and edematous mucous membranes, yielding an increase in bronchial secretions .
Acute bronchitis
Most common virus causing acute bronchitis:
Rhinovirus
Hallmark of acute bronchitis:
Dry/nonproductive cough
General treatment for acute bronchitis:
Symptomatic and supportive care, antitussives, bronchodilators
Productive cough and sputum production for 3 months per year for at least 2 consecutive years
Chronic bronchitis
3 cardinal symptoms of COPD exacerbations:
- Increase in dyspnea
- Increase in sputum production
- Increase or presence of sputum purulence
An infection in the lungs that leads to consolidation of the usually air-filled alveoli.
CAP
Most common pathogen of CAP:
S. Pneumoniae
Diagnostic criteria for CAP:
Patients present with cough, fever, dyspnea, malaise, pleuritic chest pain, CXR
Antibiotic treatment for patients with CAP without recent antibiotic use or existing Comorbidity:
Macrolides- azithromycin or clarithro
Or doxy
Antibiotics in treatment of CAP in patients of comorbidity:
High-dose amoxicillin, augmentin, or 2nd/3rd generation cephalosporin plus a macrolide, or a fluoroquinolone alone.
With CAP what antibiotic can be used in patients allergic to azithromycin?
Doxycycline
What antibiotic should not be used in CAP treatment:
Cipro
In children, antibiotics are typically not required; however, if needed what do you use?
Amoxicillin
Characterized by airway narrowing and Airway hyper-responsiveness.
Asthma
Airflow obstruction is present when the FEV1/FVC ratio is less than:
0.70
All patients with asthma, regardless of severity, require:
Short-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (SABA) bronchodilator for quick relief of acute symptoms
When can treatment be stepped down with asthma?
When symptoms have been well controlled for 3 months
How to step down asthma treatment:
- Oral corticosteroids are reduced and d/c’d first
- Dose of inhaled corticosteroids May then be reduced by 50%
- Long-term control regimen may be stopped if the person with asthma has been free of symptoms for 6-12 months and has no risk of exacerbations
MOA of beta2-adrenergic agonist:
Stimulate the beta2-adrenergic receptors, increasing production of the cAMP. Increased cAMP relaxes the airway smooth muscle and increases bronchial ciliary activity.
All beta2-adrenergic agonists have:
Slight CV stimulatory effects including increased HR, cardiac contractility, and increased cardiac conductivity
Examples of SABAS:
Albuterol and levalbuterol
Example of long-term beta2-adrenergic agonist:
Salmeterol- used in chronic maintenance
Formoterol- quicker onset of action
Both have duration of action of 12 hours.
Both are beta2 selective.
Contraindications with beta2-adrenergic agonist:
Use in caution in patients with CV disease, arrhythmia, DM, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, or seizure disorder
Adverse events with both SABAS and LABAs:
Tachycardia, skeletal muscle tremor, nervousness, dizziness, hypokalemia, and hyperglycemia.
What antibiotic given for H. Flu bronchitis?
Amoxicillin
What antibiotic given for m. Catarrhalis bronchitis?
Augmentin
What antibiotic given for m. Pneumoniae bronchitis?
Macrolides or doxy
How long to treat with antibiotics for CAP?
At least 5 days and must be afebrile 48-72 hours prior to stopping.
When to order an CXR?
Any pt with at least one of the following: 1. Temp greater than 100 2. Heart rate over 100 3. RR over 20 Any patient with at least 2 of the following: 1. Decreased BS 2. Crackles 3. Absence of asthma
Hospital admission criteria: CURB-65
C: confusion- perform mini mental U: uremia- BUN greater than 20 R: RR greater than 30 B: low BP- systolic less than 90; diastolic less than 60 65: 65 years of age and older
Typically need 2 of these for admission
Asthma classification with exacerbations 2 times a week or less:
Intermittent
Asthma classification with more than 2 exacerbations a week but not daily:
Mild persistent
Asthma classification with daily symptoms and daily use of SABA:
Moderate persistent
Asthma classification with symptoms throughout the day and use of SABA several times daily:
Severe persistent