Final Resp /PNA/TB/Asthma/TB Flashcards
(35 cards)
What percent with FEV1 indicates COPD
FEV1 <70%
FEV1 definition
How much air you exhale in 1 second
FVC1
Amount of air you exhale in 1 breath
SABA Meds
Albuterol/Levalbuterol
Use prn /emergency
Acute Bronchitis
When does acute bronchitis usually come
Inflammation of trachea, bronchi, bronchioles.
Cough with NO evidence of pneumonia
Self Limited
Usually comes after a resp infx (URI)
What bacterial infection is common I smokers (Acute Bronchitis)
What type of cough is acute bronchitis and how long it last?
Is there pulmonary consolidation?
S/S?
What lab can you get?
H. Influenzae
After URI
Dry, non productive then purulent.
The cough Lasts 1-2 weeks
No pulmonary consolidation
S/S: cough and normal vital signs.
Get CBC (check WBC) , CXR mb if you think PNA.
ACUTE BRONCHITIS MEDS
Wheezing?
Nightime relief
Who are they c/I
Wheezing: Bronchodilator: SABA ALBUTEROL
Night time Relief: Cough suppressant
Antitussive :
Dexomethorphan or Dex/Guafinisen
C/I Parkinson, can’t clear secretions, Preg Cat C, SSRI takers.
What medications do you give if you have chronic bronchitis but then develops acute bronchitis ?
Give ABX
If an elderly person starts to cough and has had for several weeks, what should you consider?
Think Pertussis and get CXR bc maybe PNA.
Defintion of ASTHMA
(RIH)
What part of body is affected
1 REVERSIBLE airway obstruction
2 INFLAMMATION
3 Airway Hyperresponsiveness
Because of many triggers, allergy, environmental
The bronchial mucosa
What happens when mast cells activate in the lungs?
What do mast cells release when activated?
Broncho constriction , mast cells release leukotrienes (they the ones that cause broncho constriction)
S/S of ASTHMA
When time of day is it worse?
Wheezing, chest tightness, cough, difficult breathing, cough,
Response to a trigger
Worse at night
What is silent chest in wheezing
Severe asthma attack (status asthmaticus. Wheezing absent
Decreased tactile remits
Medical emergency
Intubate
What is a diagnostic test for ASTHMA
FVC vs FEV
SPIROMETRY
The lower the score, the more constriction
FVC: Forced Vital Capacity
How much air Is blown out
FEV: Forced expiratory volume
How quick it is done
Asthma Severity
Intermittent
PEF
Medication used
STEP 1 NAEPP
Exercise induced asthma girlies
PEF > 80%
SABA <2 days/week
Albuterol PRN
Asthma Severity
Mild Persistent
How many excaerbations a year
PEF %
Medication used
STEP 2 NAEPP
Symptoms >2x/week + Wake up @ night 3-4x/ month
2 exacerbations / year using oral
glucocorticoids
Minor limitation
PEF > 80%
Asthma Severity
Moderate Persistent
PEF:
Medication used (used daily)
STEP 3 NAEPP
Daily symptoms and night awakening
PEF > 60%
SABA needed Daily
Asthma Severity
Severe Persistent
PEF:
Medication used
STEP 4-6 NAEPP
Continued symptoms and night time symptoms (day and night) no rest
need SABA multiple times/day
PEF <60%
Severe limitation
Step 1 NAEPP
Just PRN Albuterol and Levalbuterol
Step 2 NAEPP
BBF
Daily: Low dose Inhaled Corticosteroid
Beclomethasone (Vanceril)
Budesonide (Pulmicort)
Fluticasone ( Flovent)
PRN: SABA/ICS
Step 3 NAEPP
S: B/F
Daily:
PRN:
Daily:
Low Dose ICS/Formeterol
Symbicort: Budesonide/ Formeterol
PRN: ICS/Formeterol (MART)
Step 4 NAEPP
*asthma specialist
Daily:
PRN:
Daily:
Medium ICS/Formoterol (Symbicort)
PRN: ICS/Formeterol (MART)