Hint | Answer |
T or F: Theophylline is a last line therapy because of serum monitoring and it's toxic effects. | |
Product containing mometasone + formoterol | |
Tiotropium Therapeutic Use | |
The recommended duration of therapy for oral glucocorticosteroids in a COPD exacerbation is __ days. | |
Does a non-productive cough in COPD pts lean more towards emphysema or bronchitis? | |
T or F: 'At home' management of exacerbations can include: intensifying inhaled therapy, initiating antibiotics (if bacterial infection confirmed), and beginning oral glucocorticos | |
Severe Stage COPD therapy includes the same recommendations as moderate stage COPD, but with the option of adding a(n) ___________ if repeated exacerbations. | |
Oral glucocorticoids should only be given to COPD pts suffering an exacerbation if they are Stages __-__ | |
Dosing and Frequency of Salmeterol | |
T or F: The 2 main goals of Tx are to: reduce risk factors and treat Sxs with medications while minimizing adverse effects. | |
Dosing and Frequency of Advair HFA | |
COPD's pulmonary component is progressive and characterized by air flow limitation that is ___________, indicating fixed airway narrowing. | |
T or F: All Sxs must be present in order to diagnose COPD. | |
The two most common causes of exacerbations are ________ ________ and air pollution. | |
Term for a chronic production cough with unknown etiology. | |
T or F: Sputum production (in those with COPD) can precede airflow limitation by several years. | |
Product containing Fluticasone + Salmeterol | |
T or F: The post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC ratio is < 0.80 in COPD. | |
T or F: The BODE index addresses the importance of systemic manifestations of COPD and effect on mortality. | |
T or F: In COPD pts, dyspnea is progressive and worsens w/ exercise. | |
Dosing and Frequency of Advair Diskus | |
T or F: Leukotriene Modifiers have been shown to be beneficial in COPD treatment. | |
Maximum number of doses per day of Duoneb | |
Main example of a methylxanthine | |
T or F: Patient education can improve patient's ability to cope with illness and can improve medication adherence and admin technique. | |
Mild Stage COPD therapy includes active reduction of risk factors; vaccinations; and the addition of a ____________ (when needed). | |
T or F: Only 1 vaccination is recommended for COPD pts. | |
T or F: All COPD pts benefit from exercise training programs. Results include: decreased exercise tolerance and decreased Sxs of dyspnea. | |
Asthma is distinguished by _________ in lung function with bronchodilator administration. | |
Moderate Stage COPD therapy includes the same recommendations as the mild stage but adds regular treatment with one or more ___________ (when needed). | |
T or F: Rehabilitation in COPD is important because it can address non-pulmonary issues. | |
In COPD, decreased gas exchange results in hypoxemia and ___________. | |