Respiratory

ICS

What's the next approach after a bronchodilator if it's not working?

salmeterol (Servent)

albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)

Ipatropium (Atrovent)

Theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair)

Fluticasone (Flovent)

Prednisone (Deltasone)

Nedocromil (Tilade)

cromolyn sodium (NasalCrom)

Montelukast (Singular)

Omalizumab (Xolair)

status asthmaticus

Which diseases comprise COPD?

Proteases (enzymes) in emphysema

Why are emphsema patient's referred to as pink puffers?

What happens to emphysema patients?

What does chronic bronchitis do?

List the ways COPD can be diagnosed

Which medications are commonly used for COPD patients?

Cor pulmonale

What is a complication of emphysema?

What are the 3 types of pneumonia?

What can pneumonia cause?

Levofloxacin (Levoquin)

ceftriaxone (Rocephin)

azithromycin (Zithromax)

What precaution should be taken when TB infection is suspected?

What is the combination RIPE therapy?

Rifampin (RIF)

Isoniazid (INH)

What is hypoxic drive?

How saturated is arterial hemoglobin with oxygen versus venous?

Tidal Volume

Total Lung Capacity

Forced expiratory volume

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR)

Why might a patient need a bronchoscopy?

What is a thoracentesis?

Ventilation Perfusion (VQ) Scan

What percentage of room air is oxygen?

What is the proper technique for using an MDI?

How is sleep apnea diagnosed?