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Core Condition - Asthma & diabetes Flashcards

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what is high probability of asthma

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1) recurrent episodes of symptoms
2) wheeze
3) historical record of reversible airflow obstruction
4) +ve Hx of atopy
5) no suggesting an alternative diagnosis

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what is an intermedicate probability of asthma

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1) some but not all presentation of asthma (those outlined in the high probability)
2) do not respond well with treatment

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what is an low probability of asthma

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no typical presentation of asthma at all
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symptoms suggesting other diagnosis

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what are some examples of SABA

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salbutamol

terbutaline

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exmaples of LABA

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salmeterol

formoerol

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pathology of asthma

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Type I (IgE mediated) Hypersensitivity Reaction causing:
• Bronchoconstriction/bronchospasm
• Inflammation Caused by mast cells, eosinophils, dendritic cells and lymphocytes
• Increased mucous production
• Airway remodelling
• Loss of ciliated cells due to epithelial damage
• Increase in mucous-secreting goblet cells due to metaplasia in response to epithelial damage
• Thickened basement membrane due to deposition of repair collagens
• Smooth muscle hyperplasia causes more sustained contraction
• Nerves contribute to irritability of asthmatic airways

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what are some of the aetiology of asthma

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childhood exposure to allergens
maternal smoking
intestinal bacterial and childhood infections
growing up in a relatively clean environment
Fhx of asthma/atopic conditions

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what are the other atopic conditions?

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eczema, hayfever

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what are some examples of acute trigger for asthma

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dust
animal furs 
vapours/fumes 
virl infection 
cold air 
exercise 
emotion

drugs - beta blocker, aspirin, NSAIDs

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what are some clinical features of asthma

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bilateral expiratory polyphonic wheezes 
sputum - can appear pus-like due to white cell, can be hard to bring up
chest tightness 
SOB
diurnal variation 
cough - esp in the night/early morning
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what is the investigation strategy of asthma in patient under 5?

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can’t really test patient under 5 yrs old for asthma because their beta receptors are not developed fully

so treat symptoms based on observation and clinical judgment and review the child on a regular basis. Wait until 5 before objective investigations

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what are the order of diagnostic test for asthma

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FeNO followed by spirometry

carry out BDR if spirometry shows an obstruction

if diagnostic uncertainty after FeNo, spirometry and BDR, monitor peak flow for 2-4 weeks

if still uncertain after peak flow - refer for a histamine or methacholine direct bronchial challenge test

You will need 3/4 of the tests mentioned above to confirm diagnosis of asthma. FeNO has a more superior accuracy.

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do you conduct a direct bronchodilator with histamine or methacholine in patients aged between 5 and 16?

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No

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how +ve tests do patient between 5 and 16 years old require to diagnose asthma

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2 and FeNO does not have superior accuracy in children

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how +ve tests do patient between 17 years old or older require to diagnose asthma

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how does FeNO test work?

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Fractional Exhaled nitric oxide

o During airway inflammation, inc level of NO are released from epithelial cells of bronchial wall

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in what situation is FeNO test not accurate

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smoker - can dec FeNO acutely and cumulatively

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what value would you consider spirometry to be obstructive

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FEV1/FVC < 70%

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what is considered to be +ve for bronchodilator reversibility test?

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improvement in FEV1 > 12% + >200ml inc in FEV1 = +ve test

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What medication is used to conduct a bronchodilator reversibility test?

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SABA

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what would you do if a patient between 5 and 16 can not perform any objective testings

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treat based on observation and clinical judgement
+
try doing the tests again ever 6-12 months

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what is considered to be +ve for peak flow monitoring test

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> 20% in variability

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what is considered complete control of asthma

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no daytime symptoms, no-night time awakening due to asthma, no need for rescue meds, no asthma attack, no limitation on activity including exercise, normal lung function (FEV1/FVC > 80%)

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when will you consider up titrating management in asthma

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when required to use 3 doses or more of SABA a weak

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what is the first line regular preventer for patient < 5 yrs old
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist - Montelukast
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what is the first line initial add-on therapy for patient between 5 and 16
V. low dose ICS + inhaled LABA or LTRA
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what is the first line initial add-on therapy for patient < 5
v.low dose ICS + LTRA
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what is the first line initial additional controller therapies for patient between 5 and 16
increasing dose ICS to low dose + LTRA + LABA if no response to LABA, consider stopping LABA
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What happen if asthma is still not controlled in pt who are already on additional controller therapies
refer to specialist care
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what is the first line regular preventer for patients > 17 yrs old
low dose ICS
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what is the first line initial add-on therapy for patient > 17 yrs old
LABA
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what is the first line initial additional controller therapies for patients > 17 yrs old
increasing ICS to medium dose + LABA + LTRA if no response to LABA, considering stopping LABA
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how would you move down the asthmatic management ladder
ICS should be maintained at lowest possible dose, reduction in dosages should be slow generally every 3 months and dec approx. 25-50% each
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what are some of the symptoms for T1DM
``` polyuria polydipsia unexplained weight loss lethargy hyperglycaemia despite diet and meds ketosis ```
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what are some of the symptoms for T2DM
polyuria polydipsia recurrent infection eg thrush lethargy
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what are some symptoms of DKA
``` polyuria polydipsia weight loss inability to tolerate fluids persistent diarrhoea/vomiting abdo pain lethargy/confusion fruity smell of acetone on the breath acidotic breathing - kusmaul breathing urine dip shows ketons signs of dehydration ```
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what are some symptoms of hypoglycaemia
``` BM <3.5 hunger anxiety/irritability palpitations sweating tingling lips weakness/lethargy impaired vision confusion irrational behaviour seizures LOC coma ```
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what are other names for T1DM
insulin dependent diabetes | Juvenille onset diabetes
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what is the diagnostic pathway for T1DM
• refer children and young people with suspected T1DM (same day referral) to MDT paediatric diabetes team 1st line - Random plasma glucose > 11 mmol/L or fasting > 6.9 2-hour plasma glucose (plasma glucose 2 hours after75g oral glucose)  > 11 = +ve plasma or urine ketones  +ve when present HbA1c = indicates severity but not diagnostic only test C-peptide and diabetic specific autoantibodies if uncertain diagnosis
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treatment for T1DM
immediate (same day) referral to specialist immediate start of insulin to prevent ketoacidosis - see separate card for treatment regimen
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how often do you need to check HbA1c level of T1DM
every 3-6 months
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what is the HbA1c target for T1DM
< 48
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what is the blood glucose level for T1DM
fasting - 5-7 before meals 4-7 90mins after meal 5-9
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what is the 1st line insulin regimen for T1DM
basal-bolus
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what is the 2nd and 3rd line insulin regimen for T1DM
2nd line - twice daily long -acting insulin detemir (if not tolerating 1st line) 3rd line - once daily insulin glargine
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when will you offer metformin for T1DM
if BMI > 25 and want better control of blood glucose
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when will you refer a T1DM for islet or pancreas transplant
recurrent severe hypoglycaemia that has not responded to other treatment/suboptimal control
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what medications will you prescribe for secondary prevention of CVD in T1DM
aspirin 75mg, clopidogrel if contra atorvastatin 20mg if no CVD risk , 80mg if CVD risk anti-hypertensie - ACEi/ARB (aim for 135/85 if no signs of albuminuria or metabolic syndrome. but 130/80 if there is)
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what is the BP target for T1Dm if no albuminuria or metabolic syndrome
135/85
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what is the BP target for T1Dm if there are signs of albuminuria or metabolic syndrome
130/80
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what is the blood glucose level of pre-T2diabetes
fasting 5.6 - 6.9 | HbA1c of 39-46
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what is the blood glucose level of T2diabetes
fasting > 6.9 | HbA1c > 48
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what is diagnostic criteria for T2DM
1 of 4 diagnostic test to confirm diagnosis 1) fasting plasma glucose > 6.9 or Random plasma glucose > 11 + diabetes symptoms 2) if asymptomatic with abnor plasma glucose, 2 fasting venous plasma glucose > 7 is required 3) 2 hour post- load glucose > 11.1 (75 g oral glucose tolerance test) 4) HbA1c > 48
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what are some investigations required after diagnosis of T2DM
lipid profiles urinary ketones random C-peptide (not routine done but can help to differentiate between T1 and T2 DM, +ve in T1DM) ACR to confirm the presence of end organ damages, kidney creatinine + EGFR --> assess kidney function BP - DM often related with HTN
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what are some of the differentiates for T2Dm
T1DM Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) gestational diabetes
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what is the treatment regimen for T2DM
* 1st step  lifestyle + aim for HbA1c of < 48 * 2nd step  metformin if HbA1c > 48 + aim for < 48 ``` • 3rd step/1st intensification  if HbA1c > 58  dual therapy & aim for HbA1c < 53 o metformin + DPP-4i o metformin + pioglitazone o metformin + SU o metformin + SGLT-2i ``` • 4th step/2nd intensification  if HbA1c > 58  triple therapy & aim for HbA1c < 53 o metformin + SU + DDP-4i or pioglitazone or SGLT-2i o metformin + SU + GLP-1  if not tolerate the above combination and have BMI > 35 and specific psychological and other medical problems associated with obesity  BMI >35 and insulin would not be suitable  BMI < 30 and South Asian • 5th step/3rd intensification  Insulin (refer for this)
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how does metformin work
dec gluconeogenesis inc peripheral utilisation of glucose
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what are good advantage for use of metformin
do not make you gain weight cardioprotective
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SE of metformin
GI upset - reduced when given modified released can not be given if eGFR < 30 take about a month to work - therefore, if patient is symptomatic then not useful as 1st line
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what is the 1st line treatment if the patient is symptomatic hyperglycaemic
insulin or | SU
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what other medication can one use if metformin is contra-indicated?
SGLT2 inhibitors eg empagliflozin
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how does empagliflozin work
inc amount of sugar that is urinated
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SE of empagliflozin
inc frequency, thrush and UTI
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how does sulfonylurea work
works by encouraging pancreas to produce more insulin
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what are good advantage for use of sulfonylurea
works quickly = useful for patients presenting with symptoms takes before meals
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SE for use of sulfonylurea
weight gain
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what are some exampels of DPP-4 inhibitors
alogliptin, linagliptin
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how does alogliptin, linagliptin work
in incretin hormone levels which stimulates pancreas to produce more insulin
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what are good advantage for use of alogagliptin and linagliptin?
weight neutral, well tolerated, okay for poor renal function but only work for short period of time
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how does pioglitazone work
inc insulin sensitivity and screations
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SE for use of pioglitazone
inc risk of osteoporosis, weight gain
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what is the biggest advantage of using GLP-1
weight loss
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when should you continue GLP-1
if a reduction of at least 11 mmol/mol if in HbA1c and weight loss of at least 3% is seen in 6 months
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how doe GLP-1 work
natural hormone that body produces in the intestine in response to food and then causes the pancreas to produce insulin + slows the stomach emptying time
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how often do you conduct a HbA1c measure
every 3-6 months
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what is the max allowance of HbA1c for an elderly and frail
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what tests.screening do you need to conduct when carrying out an annual review for diabetes?
HbA1c TSH eGFR early morning urine - sent off to check albumin:creatinine ration BMI assess for depression/anxiety/eating disorder monitoring for neuropathy complications check injection site examine feet Assess for CV risk (DO not give aspirin to T1DM in primary care setting, DO NOt use QRISK2 for T1DM)
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what is the aim for BP for T1DM
135/80
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what is the management for hypoglycaemia
fast acting form fo oral glucose + high conc carbohydrate meal if unable to swallow then IM glucagon (family and friends need to be shown), assess for 10 mins then oral carbohydrate
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what is the aim of BP for T2DM
130/80 if kidney or 2 or more features of metabolic syndrome otherwise, target <135/85
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what is metabolic syndrome
``` inc wrist circumference BMI >30 raised triglycerides reduced HDL raised BP raised blood glucose ``` inc risk of CVD and T2DM
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what are the secondary prevention for CVD in T2DM
T1 = atorvastatin 20mg, if T!DM > 10 yrs - 40 mg T2 = atorvastatn 20mg for those with QRISK2 of > 10%
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what medication will you use to protect kidney function
when Albumin:Creatinine Ration > 3 start ACEi or ARB maintain BP < 130/80
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what are the different stages of diabetic retinopathy
1) minimal arteriolar narrowing - silver wiring with tortuosity 2) obvious narrowing - AV nipping 3) above + hemorrhages, exudates or cotton wool spots 4) above + papilloedema
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what are some examples of neuropathy for DM
gastroparesis erectile dysfunction diabetes foot neuropathy

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