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Duke PA Asthma/COPD/RTI Pharmacology

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Used for quick relief of asthma symptoms no matter the classification   short acting beta2 agonist  
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used daily for long term control of asthma in all classifications except mild intermittent   inhaled corticosteroids  
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potent bronchodilators that are the drug of choice for mild intermittent asthma   short acting beta2 agonist  
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onset of action 5-30 minutes, with relief for 4-6 hours   short acting beta2 agonist  
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drug of choice for acute anaphylaxis   epinephrine  
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Beta 2 agonists have no anti-inflammatory effects and therefore   should not be use as the sole therapuetic agent for management of persistant asthma  
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albuterol   short acting beta2 agonist  
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terbutaline   short acting beta2 agonist  
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all patients with asthma should be prescribed a   quick-relief inhaler  
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salmeterol   long acting beta2 agonist (LABA)  
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xinafoate   long acting beta2 agonist (LABA)  
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formoterol   long acting beta2 agonist (LABA)  
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have slower onset of action and should not be used for quick relief of asthma symptoms   long acting beta2 agonist (LABA)  
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considered to be useful adjunctive therapy for attaining asthma control   long acting beta2 agonist (LABA)  
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drug of first choice for any degree of persistent asthma   inhaled corticosteroids  
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patients achieving ____ consecutive months of improved asthma control may be considered for a reduction in inhaled corticosteroid dosing   3-6  
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targets underlying airway inflammation   inhaled corticosteroids  
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patients with severe exacerbation of asthma may require   intravenous injection of methylprednisolone or oral prednisone  
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severe exacerbation of asthma   status asthmaticus  
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____ decrease the deposition of drug in the mouth caused by improper inhaler technique   spacers  
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selective, reversible inhibitor of the cysteinyl luekotriene-1 receptor   montelukast and zileuton  
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allows for modest reductions in doses of beta2 agonists and corticosteroids   leukotriene antagonists  
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zafirlukast and zileuton are both inhibitors of   cytochrome P450  
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elevations of serum hepatic enzymes have occured with   leukotriene antagonists  
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Pretreatment with ____ blocks allergen and exercise induced bronchoconstriction   cromolyn  
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cholinergic antagonist   ipratropium  
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useful in patients unable to tolerate adrenergic agonists   ipratropium  
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blocks vagally mediated contraction of airway smooth muscle and mucus secretion   ipratropium  
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not traditionally effective in the treatment of asthma unless COPD is also present   ipratropium  
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previously the mainstay of asthma therapy _____ has been replaced by beta2 agonists due to its narrow therapuetic window   theophylline  
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recombinant DNA derived monoclonal antibody that selectively binds to human immunoglobulin E   omalizumab  
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may be particularly useful in patients with moderate to severe asthma that are poorly controlled with conventional therapy   omalizumab  
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the foundation of therapy for COPD   inhaled bronchodilators such as anticholinergic agents  
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anti-inflammatory medications that reduce airway hyperresponsiveness, inhibit inflammatory cell migration and activation, and block late phase reaction to allergen   corticosteroids  
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stabilize mastcells and interfere with chloride channel function   Cromolyn sodium and nedocromil  
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liver function monitoring is essential for   leukotriene modifiers  
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inhaled bronchodilators that have a duration of bronchodilation of at least 12 hours after a single dose   long acting beta2 agonist (LABA)  
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is the preferred therapy to combine with ICS in youths ³12 years of age and adults.   long acting beta2 agonist (LABA)  
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Increasing use of SABA treatment or the use of SABA > __ days a week for symptom relief (not prevention of EIB) generally indicates inadequate asthma control   2  
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are the most consistently effective anti-inflammatory therapy for all agegroups, at all steps of care for persistent asthma   Inhaled corticosteroids  
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____ used shortly before exercise may be helpful for 2–3hours   short acting beta2 agonist  
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Frequent or chronic use of ____ as pretreatment for EIB is discouraged, as it may disguise poorly controlled persistent asthma   long acting beta2 agonist (LABA)  
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Clinicians who administer omalizumab are advised to be prepared and equipped for the identification and treatment of   anaphylaxis  
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the preferred ICS for pregnancy   budesonide  
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the preferred SABA for pregnancy   albuterol  
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consult with asthma specialist if step __ or higher is required in children 0-4 years of age   3  
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consult with asthma specialist if step __ or higher is required in children 5-11 years of age   4  
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Preferred Step 1 treatment for patients 12 and up   SABA PRN  
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Preferred Step 2 treatment for patients 12 and up   low dose ICS  
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Preferred step 3 treatment for patients 12 and up   low dose ICS plus LABA or medium dose ICS  
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Preferred step 4 treatment for patients 12 and up   medium dose ICS plus LABA  
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preferred step 5 treatment for patients 12 and up   high dose ICS plus LABA and consider omalizumab for patients with allergies  
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preferred step 6 treatment for patients 12 and up   high dose ICS plus LABA plus oral corticosteroids, and consider omalizumab for patients with allergies  
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regular treatment with _____ does not modify the long term decline in FEV1, but has been shown to reduce the frequency of exacerbations in COPD patients with an FEV1 of <50%, and repeated exacerbations   inhaled glucocorticosteroids  
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long term treatment with ______ is not recommended in patients with COPD   oral glucocorticosteroids  
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reduces serious illness and death in COPD patients by 50%   influenza vaccine  
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initiate oxygen therapy for very severe COPD if PaOx is at or below ___ kPa or SaO2 is at or below __%   7.3, 88  
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antibiotics should be given to COPD patients   with increased dyspnea, increased sputum volume, increased sputum purulence  
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antibiotics should be given to COPD patients   who require mechanical ventilation  
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tell patients to rinse and spit when using ICS to reduce   systemic absorption  
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Only prescribe in combination with ICS in pts with moderate to severe persistent asthma   long acting beta2 agonist (LABA)  
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carry a black box warning for asthma (especially when used as monotherapy)   long acting beta2 agonist (LABA)  
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contains fluticasone and salmeterol   Advair  
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contains budesonide and formoterol   Symbicort  
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Leukotriene modifier   Singulair  
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Approved for allergic rhinitis   Singulair  
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effective for seasonal asthma and for prevention of exercise induced bronchospasm   mast cell stabilizers  
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effective for seasonal asthma and for prevention of exercise induced bronchospasm   Cromolyn sodium and nedocromil  
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treatment of choice for management of EIB   short acting beta2 agonist  
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> __ canister/month indicates need to intensify anti-inflammatory therapy   1  
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Anticholinergic for COPD   tiotropium (spiriva)  
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Anticholinergic for asthma   Ipratropium (Atrovent®)  
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Turn liquid medication into a fine mist that is easily inhaled   nebulizers  
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used for patients who can't use metered dose inhalers   nebulizers  
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Should be done in the am and between noon and 2:00pm for 2-3 weeks to establish personal best, then QD   peak flows  
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ultimate goal of COPD therapy   prevention  
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oxygen, consider surgery   very severe COPD (stage 4)  
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inhaled corticosteroids in COPD   severe (stage 3), and very severe (stage 4)  
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Bronchodilator of choice for acute exacerbations of COPD   short acting beta2 agonist  
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dry powder anticholinergic inhaler used for COPD   tiotropium (spiriva)  
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Combination of albuterol and ipratropium-used in treatment for COPD   Combivent®  
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use in pts inadequately controlled on optimal bronchodilatory therapy in COPD   theophylline  
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60% of pts experience adverse effects at serum concentrations of 20-30 mg/L-N,V,D, headache, nervousness,   theophylline  
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Withdrawal of ____ can precipitate exacerbationin COPD   steroids  
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not recommended in COPD   expectorants, mucolytics, antitussives, respiratory stimulants  
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only therapy to show mortality benefit in COPD   oxygen  
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goal of oxygen therapy   increase Pao2 to > 60 mmHg  
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H. influenzae is antibiotic resistant to ampicillin because it secretes   beta-lactamase  
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nearly all M. catarrhalis bacterium secrete   beta-lactamase  
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excellent bioavalability is an advantage of   fluoroquinolones  
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good activity against typical and atypical respiratory tract pathogens including PRSP, BLPHI   fluoroquinolones  
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can be used in penicillin allergic patients is an advantage of   fluoroquinolones  
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not approved in pediatrics (13-14)   fluoroquinolones  
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rare tendon rupture is a possible adverse reaction   fluoroquinolones  
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possible CNS toxicity is a possible adverse reaction   fluoroquinolones  
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not considered a respiratory floroquinolone   ciprofloxacin  
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good activity against typical pathogens and atypical pathogens   macrolides/azalides  
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a lot of safety data available for use in pediatrics   macrolides/azalides  
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the grandfather of macrolides, that has a lot of GI effects, doesn't have good activity against H. flu, and is seldom used anymore   erythromycin  
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can be used in penicillin allergic patients is an advantage of   macrolides/azalides  
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good activity against typical respiratory pathogens   penicillins with or without beta-lactamase inhibitor  
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inexpensive is an advantage of   penicillins with or without beta-lactamase inhibitor  
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a lot of safety data available for use in pediatrics   penicillins with or without beta-lactamase inhibitor  
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no activity against atypical respiratory pathogens   penicillins with or without beta-lactamase inhibitor  
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low potential for drug interactions is an advantage for   penicillins with or without beta-lactamase inhibitor  
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productive cough greater than or equal to 3 months in 2 consecutive years   chronic bronchitis  
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this patient should receive no antibiotics   acute bronchitis  
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Short-term cough, producing mucoid sputum,Persistent cough after 5 days of URI, usually viral in etiology   acute bronchitis  
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smokers get   chronic bronchitis  
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cephalosporins   cefpodoxime, cefuroxime  
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macrolides   azithromycin, clarithromycin  
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fluoroquinolones   levofloxacin, moxifloxacin  
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there is no evidence that shows that _____ has a role in therapy for chronic bronchitis   long term antibiotic prophylaxis  
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therapy for pertussis   macrolides, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole  
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if risk factors or there is a high incidence locally of MRSA   vancomycin or linezolid  
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treatement for legionella pneumophila   combination should include a macrolide (e.g., azithromycin) or a fluoroquinolone (e.g., ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin) rather than an aminoglycoside  
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Fever to 104º F, chills, myalgias, headache, ~3 days, Clear nasal discharge, not much congestion, Onset abrupt,Hoarseness, cough, sore throat become more symptomatic over 3 to 4 days after fever   influenza  
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Oseltamivir, zanamivir and peramivir belong to this class   neuraminidase inhibitor  
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never add a single drug to a failed regimen when trying to treat   TB  
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Fever, Chills, Night sweats, Appetite loss, Weight loss, Productive, prolonged cough > or equal to 3 weeks, Chest pain, Hemoptysis, Easy fatigability are all symptoms for   TB  
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clinically significant drug interactions with all   rifamycins  
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can cause color blindness   ethambutol  
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