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| "Blue Bloaters" is associated with which COPD subset? |
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| "Pink Puffers" is associated with which COPD subset? |
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| Pink puffers are defined by_____ |
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| blue bloaters are defined by ______ |
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| An increase in ____stress aggravates COPD |
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| An imbalance of _______ is a portion of the pathophysiology behind COPD |
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| proteinases and anti-proteinases |
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| The pathologic changes seen in COPD are_____ |
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| parenchyma, Vascular, and mucus hypersecretion |
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| The only proven way to slow loss of lung function in COPD patient is______ |
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| _____are the cornerstone of COPD therapy |
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| If COPD is mild, first line medication(s) is/are_______ |
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SABA or SAAC.
Also, combo product: Combivent (Albuterol/ipratropium) |
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| In moderate to severe COPD, _____ may be added. |
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| Formoterol, Salmeterol and Arformoterol (Brovana) |
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| Ipratropium, Oxitropium (oxivent) |
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| _____are good for nocturnal symptoms. |
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| Tiotropium (spiriva) has _____ systemic absorption and an half life elimination of _____ |
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LABAs have_____ dosing
LAACs have ____ dosing |
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| Which medication has the SEs of Upper RTI, dyspepsia, and xerostomia? |
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| The airflow improvement provided by ICSs is______ |
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| Which therapy is better in terms of FEV1, health status, and frequency of exacerbations? |
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combo tx vs mono tx
incl Advair and Symbicort |
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| Systemic CCs may be used ___-term for exacerbations. With chronic therapy, risk (does not increase, decreases, increases) |
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| Oral corticosteroids should be tapered if used longer than_____ |
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| If IV systemic corticosteroids are used, they should be______ |
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| changed to oral after improvement in pulmonary status. |
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| When treating with O2, titrate until _______ |
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| Which cells are involved with COPD? |
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| CD8+, Neturophils and macrophages |
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