Asthma And Copd

Front 1

What is the definition of asthma?

Back 1

chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, airflow obstruction, and bronchial hyperresponsiveness

Front 2

What are the symptoms of asthma?

Back 2

wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, cough (worse at night)

Front 3

What are the common triggers of asthma?

Back 3

pollen, smoke, dust mites, pets, mold, weather, exercise, food, colds/infections, bugs, toys/stuffed animals, house plants, cooking, and candle flames

Front 4

What is the definition of COPD?
What are the causes of COPD?
What disease states does this include?
What are the symptoms of COPD?

Back 4

Progressive airflow limitation associated with abnormal inflammation and lung damage; tobacco, occupational toxins, indoor/outdoor pollution;
Includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis;
symptoms are shortness of breath, chronic cough, chronic sputum production

Front 5

What is COPD treatment focused on?

Back 5

risk reductions, managing stable disease, manage exacerbations

Front 6

Name the two types of bronchodilator drug classes

Back 6

Beta agonists and anticholinergics

Front 7

How do Beta Agonists work?

Back 7

stimulates beta 2-adrenergic receptor site, relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, stimulates skeletal muscle

Front 8

How do anticholinergic bronchodilators work?

Back 8

blocks acetylcholine which results in airway dilation

Front 9

T/F inhaled corticosteroids are the staple of therapy for persistent asthma

Back 9

True

Front 10

What is an important counseling point for oral corticosteroids?

Back 10

Must rinse mouth after use to prevent thrush

Front 11

Oral corticosteroids are for...

Back 11

severe asthma or exacerbations

Front 12

How do leukotriene modifiers work?
Are they for both asthma and COPD patients?

Back 12

blocks the body's production of leukotriene and decreases inflammation to keep airways open;
NO, not recommended/indicated in COPD

Front 13

What are peak flow meters?
How do patients use them?

Back 13

A device that measures control of asthma;
stand up, breathe into device quickly, should record personal best when feeling well

Front 14

What is the asthma action plan?
What is the goal of this plan?

Back 14

uses symptoms and/or peak flow meter readings to guide patient on proper therapy/steps to treat asthma;
goal is to decrease incidence of attack and ED visit

Front 15

What are the brand names for albuterol? What is the class?

Back 15

ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil;
Short Acting Beta Agonist

Front 16

What is the generic for Xopenex?
What class is it?

Back 16

Levalbuterol;
short acting beta agonist

Front 17

What is the generic for Atrovent?
What is the drug class?

Back 17

Ipratropium
Short acting anticholinergic

Front 18

What is the generic for Spiriva?
What is the drug class?

Back 18

Tiotropium
Long acting anticholinergic

Front 19

What is the generic for Flovent?
What is the class?

Back 19

Fluticasone
Inhaled corticosteroid

Front 20

What is the generic for Azmacort?
What is the drug clasS?

Back 20

Triamcinolone
inhaled corticosteroid

Front 21

What is the generic for Pulmicort? What is the drug class?

Back 21

Budesonide
Inhaled corticosteroid

Front 22

What is the generic for Singulair?
What is the drug class?

Back 22

Montelukast
Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Front 23

What is the generic for Combivent?
What is the drug class?

Back 23

Albuterol/ipratropium;
short acting beta agonist/short acting anticholinergic

Front 24

What is the generic for DuoNeb?
What is the drug class?

Back 24

Albuterol/ipratropium;
Short acting beta agonist/short acting anticholinergic

Front 25

What is the generic for Advair?
What is the drug class?

Back 25

Salmeterol/fluticasone;
long acting beta agonist/inhaled corticosteroid

Front 26

What is the generic for Symbicort?
What is the drug class?

Back 26

Formoterol/budesonide;
long acting beta agonist/ inhaled corticosteroid