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GINA Guidelines Flashcards

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If a provider wants to give Symicort over albuterol what do you tell them?

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Depends on the patient, but Symbicort is not used to relieve bronchospasms. Albuterol is fast acting

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Why is track 1 preferred over 2?

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Decreases the reliance of SABAs that may cause airway remodeling after chronic use. Increasing exacerbations and mortality

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What are you looking for in review?

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  1. Symptoms
  2. Exacerbations
  3. ADRs
  4. Lung function
  5. Patient satisfaction
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What are you doing in assess?

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  1. Confirming diagnosis
  2. Symptom control
  3. Inhaler technique
  4. Patient preference and goals
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What are you doing in adjust?

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1, Treatment of risk facotrs
2. Non pharm
3. Asthma med
4. Education and skills training

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What are the steps of controller and preferred reliever in 12+?

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What are the steps of alternative reliever in 12+?

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What are the other track options for 12+?

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When should you refer an asthmatic to a doctor?

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Reaching step 5 or severe asthma

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Why is OSC a last resort for asthma?

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Chronic use can cause osteoporosis, diabetes, and cataracts

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Why should you use LAMA as a mono therapy for asthma?

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Increased risk of severe exacerbations

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What are examples of Anti-IL4R?

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When would you prescribe Dupilumab?

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What are examples of IL5/R?

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What are some anti-ige?

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When would you use Anti-TSLP?

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What are examples of Anti-TSLP?

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18
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What are steps for treating 6-11 asthmatics?

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19
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What is the order for taking SABA and LA drug concurrently?

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Take SABA first to open up airways then take LA

20
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What is the perferered reliever for 12+?

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PRN ICS-formeterol

21
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What is the alternative reliever for 12+?

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PRN SABA

22
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What is the preferred reliever in 6-11?

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SABA or ICS-formoterol if step 3-4)

23
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How does ipratropium differ from albuterol?

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I: ends up in the CNS to low down breathing
A: tachycarida

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What is the preferred track for 5 and younger asthmatics?

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What is the reliever used for 5 and younger asthmatics?

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PRN SABA

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