Week 6-7 Flashcards
Who is at risk for toxicity from methylxanthines (theophylline) and why?
patients with impaired liver functions, older adultsdue to hepatic impairment
What are the symptoms and frequency of symptoms associated with intermittent asthma?
daytime symptoms < 2x per week
nighttime symtoms < 2x per month
this should only be treated with a SABA as needed
What are the symptoms and frequency of symptoms associated with mild persistent asthma?
daytime symptoms > 2x per week but < daily
nighttime symtoms 3-4x per month
this should only be treated with a SABA as needed
What are the symptoms and frequency of symptoms associated with moderate persistent asthma?
daytime symptoms < daily
nighttime symtoms > 1x per week but < nightly
this should be treated with low dose ICS plus an ICS as needed or low dose ICS/LABA plus SABA as needed
What are the symptoms and frequency of symptoms associated with severe persistent asthma?
daytime symptoms several times per day
nighttime symptoms often nightly
this should be treated with medium/high dose maintenance ICS-LABA with low dose ICS reliever or medium/high dose maintenance ICS-LABA with SABA as needed
What are examples of SABAs?
albuterol, levalbuterol, salbutamol, terbutaline
What are examples of LABAs?
formoterol, salmeterol, oldalterol, indacaterol, isoproterenol
What are examples of SAMAs?
ipratropium
What are examples of LAMAs?
tiotropium, aclidinium, umeclidinium, revefenacin, glycopyrrolate
What are examples of ICSs?
fluticasone, budesonide, beclomethasone, mometasone, flunisolide
When would roflumilast be indicated for a COPD patient?
roflumilast is a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor (PDE) that is not a first-line drug treatment and is reserved for severe cases of COPD with a primary component of chronic bronchitis
What patient education is needed for nicotine gum?
don’t eat for 15 minutes before or during, chew slowly and intermittently for abut 30 minutes, gradually withdrawal and discontinue after 3 months
What patient education is needed for nicotine nasal spray?
it can be addictive
What are contraindications for wellbutrin (bupropion)?
use caution in seizures, cocaine use, alcohol withdrawal, and anorexia, do not use concurrently with MAOIs
What is the recommended length of treatment with wellbutrin (bupropion)?
12 weeks?
What constitutes multidrug-resistant TB?
multidrug-resistant (MDR TB) is caused by bacteria that are resistant to both isoniazid and rifampin, two potent TB drugs.
What constitutes extensively drug-resistant TB?
extensively drug-resistant (XDR TB) is caused by resistance to isoniazid, rifampin, any fluoroquinolone, and at least one of three second-line medications.
What should be included for the treatment of TB in a pregnant person?
rifabutin is deemed the safest drug for TB during pregnancy, but the CDC reports that the benefit justifies the risk for isoniazid, rifampin, and pyrazinamide.
*ethambutol has caused teratogenesis in animal studies
Is ethambutol safe in pregnancy?
ethambutol has caused teratogenesis in animal studies
What TB meds are safe during breastfeeding?
Isoniazid and rifampin
What drug can be used to prevent TB in people who have been exposed?
Isoniazid
What are examples of decongestants?
beclomethasone, budesonide, fluticasone, triamcliolone
Which cough/cold drug class has no significant drug interactions?
expectorants
What are the components of the 5As model for tobacco use and dependence?
Ask (screen all patients)
Advise tobacco users to quit
Assess willingness to quit
Assist with quitting (offer medication and provide or refer to counseling)
Arrange follow-up contacts, beginning within the first week after the quit date
After how many months should nicotine gum be discontinued?
after 3 months without smoking
use beyond 6 months is not recommended
How long is treatment with nicotine lozenges?
12 weeks
How long is treatment with nicotine patches?
8-12 weeks
What are common adverse effects of bupropion (wellbutrin)?
insomnia, dry mouth, weight loss
What drugs should be avoided with bupropion (wellbutrin)?
MAOIs
What is the black box warning for bupropion (wellbutrin)?
neuropsychiatric effects including suicidal ideation
What is the most effective drug for smoking cessation?
Varenicline (chantix), decrease use after 7-12 weeks
In what patients should varenicline be avoided?
CVD, agnina, HTN, MIs
What is the black box warning for omalizumab and reslizumab for asthma?
anaphylaxis
What are mast cell stabilizers (cromolyn and nedocromil) used for?
mast cell stabilizers (cromolyn and nedocromil) are used as an alternative therapy for exercise-induced asthma