NURS 5433 Module 2: Respiratory Exam Complete Questions And Verified Answers

NURS 5433 Module 2: Respiratory Exam Complete Questions And Verified Answers .ICS - Answer-Inhaled corticosteroids used for asthma management. .Low ICS - Answer-*Budesonide: 180-360 mcg/day (Pulmicort) and Fluticasone propionate: 100-250 mcg/day (Flovent) Beclomethasone: 80-160 mcg/day Mometasone: 110 mcg/day .Medium ICS - Answer-• Budesonide: 361-720 mcg/day (Pulmicort ) • Fluticasone propionate: 251-500 mcg/day (Flovent ) • Beclomethasone: 161-320 mcg/day • Mometasone: 220-440 mcg/day .High ICS - Answer-• Budesonide: >720 mcg/day (Pulmicort) • Fluticasone propionate: >500 mcg/day (Flovent HFA) • Beclomethasone: >320 mcg/day • Mometasone: >440 mcg/day .SABA - Answer-Short-acting beta agonists such as salbutamol (albuterol) and terbutaline. .LAMA - Answer-Long-acting muscarinic antagonists like tiotropium and beclomethasone-formoterol glycopyrronium. .LABA - Answer-Long-acting beta agonists such as salmeterol and formoterol. .ICS and LABA combo - Answer-Combination medications like beclomethasone/formoterol and budesonide/formoterol. .SAMA - Answer-Short-acting muscarinic antagonists such as ipratropium bromide and oxitropium bromide (combo with SABA). .Oral corticosteroids - Answer-Prednisone, prednisolone, and methylprednisolone. .Anti-IgE - Answer-Omalizumab, a medication used for asthma management. .Leukotriene modifiers (LTRA) - Answer-Medications such as montelukast, pranlukast, and zileuton. .Sustained step-up treatment - Answer-Increase treatment for at least 2-3 months if symptoms persist despite controller treatment. .Common issues to consider before stepping up asthma tx - Answer-Incorrect inhaler technique, poor adherence, modifiable risk (smoking) .Short-term step-up treatment - Answer-Temporary increase in treatment for 1-2 weeks during exacerbations. .Day-to-day adjustment - Answer-Using as-needed low dose ICS-formoterol for mild asthma or ICS-formoteral as a maintenance and reliever therapy. .Stepping down treatment - Answer-Reduce treatment once good asthma control has been achieved for 3 months. Reduce ICS dose by 20-50% at 2-3 month intervals. .Asthma action plan - Answer-A written plan to manage asthma, including medication adjustments. .GINA guidelines - Answer-Global Initiative for Asthma guidelines for asthma management. Inhaled corticosteroids used for both RESUCE and MAINTENANCE. .GINA Step 3: SMART - Answer-Single inhaler maintenance and reliever therapy using LABA with ICS. .Pathophysiology of Asthma - Answer-Involves inflammation, airway narrowing, excess mucus production, and overreaction to triggers. .Presenting S&S of Asthma - Answer-Symptoms include dyspnea, cough, chest tightness, wheezing, tachypnea, and tachycardia. .Diagnostics for Asthma - Answer-Includes CXR and spirometry with FEV1/FVC ratio of <0.7 indicating airway obstruction. .COPD - Answer-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease characterized by chronic inflammation, airway obstruction, mucus overproduction, and emphysema.