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Week 7 Flashcards

1
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What is asthma?

A

It is the chronic airway inflammation

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2
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What are some lifestyle management ways to manage asthma?

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Stop smoking, avoid triggers, maintain a healthy weight, exercise

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3
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What does SABA stand for?

A

Short-acting beta-agonist

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4
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What does LABA stand for?

A

Long-acting beta-agonist

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5
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What does ICS stand for?

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Inhaled corticosteroids

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What is the mode of action for SABAs?

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They are agonist to beta-2 receptors in the lungs and cause bronchodilator

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7
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When are SABAs used?

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To relieve symptoms of ashtma

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8
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What is the onset of SABA?

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rapid, 3-4 minutes

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What is the mode of action for LABA?

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They are agonists for beta-2 receptors and they allow for bronchodilation

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What is the mode of action for LABA?

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They are agonists for beta-2 receptors and they allow for bronchodilation

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What is the mode of action for inhaled corticosteroids?

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Reduce airway inflammation and bronchial hyper-reactivity

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11
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What is COPD?

A

It is an umbrella term for progressive lung diseases

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12
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What does COPD stand for?

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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13
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What is the one symptom present in COPD?

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Breathlessness

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WHY does COPD cause breathlessness?

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There is damage to lung elasticity, making it difficult to breathe out, which causes trapped air in lungs, making it the muscles work harder and need more oxygen

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15
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What are some side effects of COPD?

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Chest infection, pneumothorax, CVD, anxiety, depression, oedema, hypoxemia, obesity, osteoporosis and death

16
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What is the best lifestyle modification for COPD?

A

Stop smoking, exercise, healthy weight, and breathing techniques

17
Q

What is the first-line treatment for COPD?

A

SABA

18
Q

What is a second-line treatment for COPD?

A

A LABA (long-acting beta2 agonist)

19
Q

What is a third-line treatment for COPD?

A

A combination of drugs

20
Q

What does NRT stand for?

A

Nicotine replacement therapy

21
Q

How is nicotine replacement therapy delivered?

A

Inhalation, oral, buccal and transdermal

22
Q

What is Varenicline used for?

A

To help smoking cessation

23
Q

What is the mode of action for Varenicline?

A

blocks nicotine from binding and stops the good effects of smoking

24
Q

What are some side effects of Varenicline?

A

Nausea, sleep disturbances and depression

24
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What are some side effects of Varenicline?

A

Nausea, sleep disturbances and depression

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