MedU Case 28 Flashcards
1
Q
4 items that predict COPD
A
smoke > 40 pack years
self reported chronic obstructive dz
max laryngeal height 4 cm
> 45 yrs old
2
Q
cutoff of COPD PFT
A
FEV1/FVC
3
Q
severity of COPD based on
A
FEV1
> 80% mild
50-79% moderate
30-49% severe
4
Q
cells involved in asthma
A
Mast cells
Eosinophils
T helper cells
5
Q
cells involved in COPD
A
Neutrophils
Macrophages
T killer cells
6
Q
ADRS of overusing beta agonists
A
hypokalemia
tachycardia
tremors
7
Q
when do you add an inhaled glucocorticoid to COPD tx
A
FEV1
8
Q
when to give ATBs to COPD exacerbation
A
if on mechanical ventilator
if have incr sputum, incr sputum purulence, incr SOB
