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Asthma
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Pharmacology
Graduate
04/03/2011

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Term
#1 symptom of Asthma?
Definition
cough
Term
asthma is ______________ disorder
Definition
chronic inflammatory
Term
symptoms of Asthma?
Definition
SOB, wheezing, chest tightness, cough 
Term
what is Atopy?
Definition
genetic predisposition to produce excessive IgE when exposed to allergen
Term
during EAR, what med should be used?
Definition

inhaled beta2 agonists

 

cromolyn and nedocromil

Term
during LAR, what med should be used?
Definition

glucocorticosteroids

cromolyn + nedocromil

 

 

Term
the most common trigger?
Definition
dust mites
Term
what med can worsen or aggravate asthma?
Definition
NASAIDs, sulfide drugs, aspirin, beta blockers
Term
how often should asthmatic pt visit doctorz?
Definition
q1-2 months
Term
why is peak flow meter important?
Definition

so pt can monitor their progress

so pt can see if they are getting worse

Term
who should use peak flow meter?
Definition

pt with moderate to severe symptom, w/ active symptoms, exacerbation

 

3 readings/day

Term
what are rescue medicaition
Definition

rescue inhalers

quick relief, anticholinergics

 

short-acting beta2 agonists, SABA

 

Term
what are controller medications
Definition

long term control

inhaled or systemic corticosteroids

cromolyn/nedocromil

 

long-acting beta2 agonists

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