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asthma Flashcards

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FEV1

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how much air can be forcefully exhaled in one second

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FVC

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after taking a deep breath, the maximum volume of air that is exhaled (how much air is exhaled)

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FEV1/FVC

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the percentage of total air compacity that can be forcefully exhaled in one second

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guidelines

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  • Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA)
  • NHLBI’s expert Pnale Report (EPR)
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classification of asthma severity
step 1

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daytime symptoms: <2x months
nighttime awakenings: none

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classification of asthma severity
step 2

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daytime symptoms: >=2x month but <= 4-5 days/week
nighttime awakenings: none

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classification of asthma severity
step 3

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daytime symptoms: most days
nighttime awakenings: >1x/week

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classification of asthma severity
step 4

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daytime symptoms: daily
nighttime awakenings: >=1x/week

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Low-dose ICS + formoterol (combo ihnaler)

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  • PRN for acute asthma symptoms
  • formoterol is a long-acting beta2 agonist (LABA) w/ fast onset. this combo reduced the risk of exacerbation compared to SABA alone
  • relievers (rescue drugs)
    asthma medication class
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inhaled short-acting beta2 agonists

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  • PRN for acute asthma symptoms
  • quickly reverses bronchoconstriction
  • relievers (rescue drugs)
    asthma medication class
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systemic steroids

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injection used during exacerbation
oral: used during an exacerbation or for severe asthma that is difficult to control with other combo drugs

  • relievers (rescue drugs)
    asthma medication class
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inhaled EPI

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OTC, can be used intermittently for acute tx of mild asthma only
not included in guidelines

  • relievers (rescue drugs)
    asthma medication class
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inhaled short-acting muscarinic antagonists (SAMAs), also called inhaled anticholinergics

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used in combo w/ SABA during exacerbations

  • relievers (rescue drugs)
    asthma medication class
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inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)

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1st line for all pt w/ persistent asthma, the most effective anti-inflammatory drugs

  • controllers (maintenance drugs)
    asthma medication class
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inhaled long-acting beta2 agonists (LABAs)

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  • used in combo w/ ICS (never to be used alone due to increased ris of adverse outcomes)
  • preferred add-on to ICS
  • controllers (maintenance drugs)
    asthma medication class
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oral leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs)

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alternative to LABA in combo w/ ICS, can be added on ICS/LABA tx
most commonly used in children

  • controllers (maintenance drugs)
    asthma medication class
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theophylline (oral or IV)

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least desirable opt for add-on, due to adverse effects and drug interactions and the need to monitor serum drug concentrations

  • controllers (maintenance drugs)
    asthma medication class
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inhaled long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAS), also called inhaled anticholinergics

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can be used as add-on tx in pt w/ history of exacerbations despite ICS/LABA tx

  • controllers (maintenance drugs)
    asthma medication class
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injectable monoclonal antibodies (SC or IV)

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add-on in pt w/ persistent severe asthma of a specific type:
omalizumab: for severe allergic asthma
mepolizumab, reslizumab, bevacizumab, and dupilumab: for severe eosinophilic asthma

  • controllers (maintenance drugs)
    asthma medication class
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step 1

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rescue inhaler
as needed low- low- dose ICS- formoterol
or
SABA + low- lose dose ICS (take together)

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step 2

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rescue inhaler
as needed low-dose ICS-formoterol

or

rescue inhaler
SABA
+
maintenance inhaler
low- dose ICS

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step 3

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rescue inhaler
low-dose ICS-formoterol
+
maintenance inhaler
low-dose ICS-formoterol

or

rescue inhaler
SABA
+
maintenance inhaler
low dose ICS- LABA

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step 4

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rescue inhaler
low-dose ICS-formoterol
+
maintenance inhaler
medium-dose ICS-formoterol

or

rescue inhaler
SABA
+
maintenance inhaler
medium- dose ICS- LABA

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step 5

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rescue inhaler
low-dose ICS-formoterol
+
maintenance inhaler
high-dose ICS-formoterol

or

rescue inhaler
SABA
+
maintenance inhaler
high- dose ICS- LABA

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beta-2 agonists
SHOULD ONLY be used w/ ICS SE: nervousness, tremor, tachycardia, hypoK, hyperglycemia, cough MDI (HFA products): shake well before use
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albuterol
ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA most albuterol inhallers contain 200 inhalations/canister. except Ventolin comes in 200 and 60 inhalation/canister - beta-2 agonists SABA
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levalbuterol
xopenex R-isomer of albuterol - beta-2 agonists SABA
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epi
asthmanefrin refill OTC - beta-2 agonists SABA
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salmeterol
serevent diskus - increased risk of asthma-related death, keep this in mind! with ICS only!!!! - increased risk of asthma-related hospitalization in peds and adolescents pt - not for acute bronchospasm rest is the same as SABA for SE/monitoring - beta-2 agonists LABA
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inhaled corticosteroids
used as needed in combo with formoterol or a SABA for acute. and as monotherapy or combo w/ laba for maintenance tx. warning: increased risk of fractures, growth retardation (in children), and immunosuppression SE: dysphonia (difficulty speaking), oral candidiasis (trust), cough rinse mouth w/ water and spit out after each use to prevent thrush
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beclomethasone
QVAR redihaler breath-activated aerosol w/characteristics of a DPI and MDI DO NOT shake or use w/ a spacer DOES NOT need priming or activation! - ICS
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budesonide + formoterol
pulmicort flexhaler, plumicort respules (nebulizer suspension) + symbicort only ICS w/ nebulizer solution used in children a lot Plumicort respules: only use w/ jet nebulizer connected to air compression, do not use ultrasonic nebulizer - ICS
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fluticasone + salmeterol + vilanterol
flovent HFA, Flovent Diskus, Arnuity Ellipta + Advair diskus, Advair HFA + Brio Ellipta - ICS
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Mometasone + formoterol
Asmanex + Dulera - ICS
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MDI
metered-dose inhalers
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DPI
dry powder inhalers
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brand name identifiers
MDIs: HFa, Respimat, or no suffix DPIs: Diskus, Ellipta, Pressair, Handihaler, RespiClick, Flexhaler
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dose delivery
MDIs: aerosolized liquid DPIs: fine powder
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propellant
MDIs: some use propellant (HFA) DPIs: no propellant
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admin
MDIs: slow, deep inhalation while pressing the canister (hand-breath coordination) DPIs: quick, forceful inhalation (breast activated some delivery; no need to press anything)
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spacers
MDIs: can be used decrease risk of trust w/ ICS DPIs: can not be used
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Shaking prior to use
MDIs: required for all products except: QWAR RediHaler, Alvesco, and Respimat DPIs: Do not shake
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Priming
MDIs: before first use and if not use for a certain period of time DPIs: no need except for Flexhaler (prior to first use)
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leukotriene modifying agents
leukotriene receptor antagonists reduce airway edema, constriction, and inflammation. i
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montelukast
singulair tablet, chewable tablet, packet - neuropsychiatric evetns - granules: can me admin directly in the mouth, dissolve in 5ml of breast milk or formula or mixed w/ spoonful of applesauce, carrots or rice or ice cream (nothing else), use within 15min of opening
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zafirlukast
accolate protect from moister and light, dispense in original container hepatic impairment contra! increases the level of theophylline
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zileuton
zyflo inhibits leukotriene formation besides the normal antagonism contra: hepatic impairment
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theophylline
blocks phosphodiesterase, causing increase in CAMP and release of EPI from adrenal medulla cells. tox: vomiting, arrhythmias, seizures, increase HR metabolite: caffeine
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omalizumab
xolair inhibits gE binding warning: anaphylaxis after any dose first or after
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multi inhalations
wait 60 seconds between doses use the bronchodilator first (SABA, LABA, SAMA) then ICS
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