Thyroid
Medication for hypothyroidism that must be taken on an empty stomach
levothyroxine
first-line medication for acute asthma exacerbation
albuterol (short acting beta agonist)
type of COPD characterized by mucus production, chronic cough, and "blue bloater" appearance
chronic bronchitis
this type of prevention includes vaccinations
primary prevention
medication class that can have side effects including yeast and urinary tract infections
SGLT2 inhibitors (flozins)
a patient with this condition has high TSH and low free T4
hypothyroidism
how do inhaled corticosteroids help treat asthma
decrease inflammation in the airway
most common cause of COPD
smoking
this type of prevention includes not prescribing unnecessary antibiotics for viral infections
quaternary prevention
best measure of long-term control of a patient's diabetes
hemoglobin A1c
hyperthyroidism
expected side effect after patient takes albuterol
tachycardia, palpitations, tremors
an important patient teaching point for patients taking inhaled corticosteroids
rinse their mouth out after use
this type of prevention includes stroke rehabilitation
tertiary prevention
medication class with highest risk of hypoglycemia among oral diabetic medications
sulfonylureas
side effect of methimazole that increases risk of infection
concerning signs in an asthma patient that must be addressed immediately
unable to speak full words/sentences, using accessory muscles to breathe, significant hypoxia, silent chest, mental status changes
type of COPD typically characterized by shortness of breath, lung hyperinflation, and loss of elasticity
emphysema
this type of prevention includes colonoscopies for colon cancer detection
secondary prevention
medication for diabetes with lactic acidosis as possible severe side effect
metformin
symptoms of this life-threatening complication may include significant bradycardia, hypothermia, hypotension, confusion, and hypoxia
three factors that result in bronchospasm in asthma
typical oxygen level for patients with COPD
88-92%
this type of prevention includes passing national laws to improve health care access
primordial prevention
medication class used for type 2 diabetes that can have edema as side effect and should be used with caution in heart failure patients
thiazolidinediones (pioglitazone)