Brand/ Generics
ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA
Products in Symbicort
budesonide + formoterol
Name at least 2 triggers for asthma
Pollution, pets, dust, pollen, cold air/changes in weather, perfume, NSAIDs, non-selective beta-blockers
What is the major risk factor for developing COPD?
A. Smoking
B. Occupational chemical exposure
C. Alpha-1 deficiency
D. Outdoor air pollution
A. Smoking
What is the preferred rescue inhaler in asthma?
Symbicort (budesonide-formoterol)
Generic name for QVAR
Beclomethasone
Products in Dulera
Mometasone + Formoterol
Which of the following are counseling points for Advair Diskus? Select All
A. If you do not feel or taste the medication, take another dose
B. This is not a rescue medication for acute asthma attacks
C. Never breathe into the Diskus
D. Rinse mouth with water and spit after each dose of medication
E. Wash the Diskus with a wet cloth weekly
B. This is not a rescue medication for acute asthma attacks
C. Never breathe into the Diskus
D. Rinse mouth with water and spit after each dose of medication
What is most likely side effect from use of Spiriva?
A. Dry mouth
B. Depression
C. Blurry vision
D. Urinary retention
A. Dry mouth
At what step can you start to consider montelukast in asthma?
Step 2
Brand name for ipratropium bromide
Atrovent
Products in Combivent Respimat
Ipratropium + albuterol
Which of the following is a boxed warning associated with the use of Singulair?
A. Neuropsychiatric events
B. Bone marrow suppression
C. Peripheral neuropathy
D. Hepatotoxicity
A. Neuropsychiatric events
What are 2 assessments of symptoms used when suspected COPD?
CAT and mMRC
What is the preferred rescue inhaler in asthma patients?
Low dose ICS + formoterol
Name 2 brand names for theophylline
Theo-24, Theochron, Elixophyllin
Products in Breo Ellipta
Vilanterol + fluticasone
Which bronchodilator has a boxed warning regarding increased risk of asthma-related deaths when used as monotherapy for treatment of asthma?
Long-acting beta-2-agonists
Describe the classic symptoms of COPD
dyspnea, cough, and sputum production which worsen over time
What class of medication is preferred first in COPD?
LAMA
Generic name for Incruse Ellipta
Umeclidinium
Products in Trelegy Ellipta
Vilanterol + umeclidinium + fluticasone
Which of the following can increase theophylline levels and possibly result in theophylline toxicity? Select All
A. Zafirlukast
B. Bupropion
C. Ciprofloxacin
D. Ranitidine
E. Clarithromycin
A. Zafirlukast
C. Ciprofloxacin
E. Clarithromycin
What would confirm diagnosis of COPD?
Post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC <0.7
Why are LAMA's preferred in COPD patients?
LAMAs have a greater effect on exacerbation reduction compared with LABAs and decrease hospitalizations