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What are classic symptoms of asthma?

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  1. wheezing
  2. chest tightness
  3. coughing
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What are common asthma triggers?

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  1. pollution
  2. cigarettes
  3. cold air/weather change
  4. pets
  5. dust/pollen/cockroaches
  6. perfumes/cosmetics
  7. aspirin/NSAIDs/non-selective beta-blockers
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What comorbid conditions can trigger asthma?

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  1. infections
  2. allergies
  3. GERD
  4. obesity
  5. obstructive sleep apnea
  6. anxiety/stress/depression
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How is asthma diagnosed?

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Spirometry:
1. measure FEV1 at baseline
2. give albuterol
3. measure post-bronchodilator FEV1
4. FEV1increase > 12% post bronchodilator is consistent with asthma

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What guidelines are established for treating asthma

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Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA)

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What is used to assess patient for initial asthma therapy?

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Clinical Assessment and Treatment Step

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What is step 1 symptom severity?

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Daytime symptoms <2 times per month
No night symptoms

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What is step 2 symptom severity?

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Daytime symptoms >2x/month but less than 4-5 days/week
No night symptoms

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What is step 3 symptom severity?

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Daytime symptoms most days
≥ 1 night awakening/ week

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What is step 4 symptom severity?

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Daytime symptoms every day
≥ 1 night awakening/ week

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How often is asthma treatment assessed?

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assess Q 2-6 weeks:
1. assess adherence
2. assess technique, including priming and cleaning
3. step-up, maintain or step-down treatment
once control is achieved follow up Q 1-6 months; Q 3 months with step-down therapy

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What medication classes are reliever/rescue drugs?

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  1. inhaled ICS+ formoterol (preferred)
  2. inhaled SABA
  3. systemic steroids
  4. inhaled epinephrine
  5. SAMA
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What reliever medication is available OTC?

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inhaled epinephrine

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Why is ICS preferred in all patients for exacerbation and maintenance vs. bronchodilators?

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  1. most effective antiinflammatory drugs
  2. reduces exacerbations
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What drug classes are controller/maintenance?

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  1. ICS
  2. LABA + ICS
  3. Leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRA) PO
  4. Theophylline PO/IV
  5. LAMA (Add on)
  6. injectable monoclonal antibodies SC/IV
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What monoclonal antibody is for severe allergic asthma?

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Omalizumab (Xolair)

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What monoclonal antibodies are for severe eosinophilic asthma?

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  1. mepolizumab (Nucala)
  2. reslizumab (Cinqair)
  3. benralizumab (Fasenra)
  4. dupilumab (Dupixent)
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What monoclonal antibody is used in severe asthma regardless of eosinophil count/ other markers?

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Tezepelumab (Tezspire)

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What is initial therapy for step 1?

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  1. prn low-dose ICS+ formoterol
    OR
  2. SABA + low-dose ICS
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What is initial therapy for step 2/ needing SABA > 2 times/month?

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  1. prn low-dose ICS+ formoterol
    OR
  2. prn SABA + low-dose ICS+ low dose ICS scheduled
    OR
  3. prn SABA + low-dose ICS+ LTRA
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What is initial therapy for step 3?

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  1. prn and scheduled low-dose ICS + formoterol
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  2. prn SABA +ICS AND scheduled low dose ICS +formoterol
  3. low-dose ICS + LTRA
  4. Medium-dose ICS
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What is initial therapy for step 4/ initial presentation is exacerbation?

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  1. prn low-dose ICS + formoterol AND scheduled medium-dose ICS + formoterol
  2. prn low-dose ICS + formoterol AND scheduled medium-dose ICS + LABA
  3. prn low-dose ICS + SABA AND scheduled medium-dose ICS + formoterol +LRTA/tiotropium
  4. high-dose ICS
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What is the initial treatment for step 5?

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  1. prn low-dose ICS + formoterol AND scheduled high-dose ICS + formoterol
  2. prn low-dose ICS + SABA AND scheduled high-dose ICS + LABA
  3. prn low-dose ICS + SABA AND scheduled high ICS + formoterol +tiotropium/oral steroid/injectable treatments
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albuterol

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  1. ProAir HFA
  2. ProAIr Respiclick (DPI)
  3. Proventil HFA
  4. Ventolin HFA
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Salmeterol
Severevent Diskus (DPI)
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Levalbuterol
Xopenex HFA
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Beclomethasone
QVAR RediHaler
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Budesonide
Pulmicort Flexhaler (DPI) Pulmicort Respules (nebulizer)
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Budesonide+ formoterol
Symbicort (DPI) Breyna (DPI)
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Fluticasone
Flovent HFA Flovent Diskus (DPI; brand D/C) Arnuity Ellipta (DPI) ArmonAir Digihaler (DPI)
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Fluticasone+salmeterol
Advair Diskus Advair HFA
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Fluticasone + vilanterol
Breo Ellipta
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Mometasone + formoterol
Dulera
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Mometasone
Asmanex HFA Asmanex
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Ciclesonide
Alvesco (MDI)
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What are SEs of beta-2 agonists?
1. nervousness 2. tremor 3. tachycardia 4. palpitations 5. cough 6. hyperglycemia 7. hypokalemia
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What are warnings with SABAs?
Use caution in: 1. CVD 2. glaucoma 3. hyperthyroidism 4. seizures 5. diabetes
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What are monitoring parameters for SABAs?
1. # of days of SABA use 2. sx frequency 3. peak flow 4. pulmonary function tests 5. BP 8. HR 9. blood glucose 10. K+
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What is an important counseling point for MDI (HFA) use?
shake well before use
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What is the difference between levalbuterol vs. albuterol?
Levalbuterol contains the R-isomer of albuterol
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What are boxed warnings with LABAs?
1. increased risk of asthma-related deaths; should only be used in asthma patients already receiving but not controlled on inhaled corticosteroids 2. increased risk of asthma-related hospitalization in pediatric and adolescent patients
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What is the MOA of beta-2 agonists?
beta-2 agonists bind to beta-2 receptors --> relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle--> bronchodialation
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Epinephrine
Asthmanefrin Refill
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Why should inhaled epinephrine not be used?
non-selective beta-agonist; FDA-approved for mild asthma symptoms in intermittent asthma only
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Albuterol+ budesonide
Airsupra
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What is the MOA of ICS?
inhibit inflammatory response
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What are warnings with ICS?
1. high doses for extended periods of time can cause adrenal suppression 2. immunosuppression 3. increased risk of fractures 4. growth retardation
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What are SEs of ICS?
1. dysphonia (difficulty speaking) 2. oral candidiasis (thrush) 3. cough 4. headache 5. hoarseness 6. URTIs 7. hyperglycemia
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What are the monitoring parameters with ICS?
1. use of SABA/ rescue inhaler 2. sx frequency 3. peak flow 4. growth (children) 5. s/sx of renal insufficiency 6. s/sx thrush 7. bone density
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What can be done to decrease the risk of thrush?
1. rinse mouth with water and spit out each time ICS used to prevent thrush 2. use a spacer with MDI ICS
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What is the only ICS available as a nebulizer suspension?
Budesonide (Pulmicort Respules)
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How is Pulmicort Respules used?
only use with a jet nebulizer connected to an air compressor; DO NOT use an ultrasonic nebulizer
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Why should QVAR RediHaler not be shaken or used with a spacer?
breath-activated aerosol with characteristics of MDi and DPI
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Which ICS contains built-in electronic module that detects, record, and stores data (detects when inhaler is used and measures inspiratory flow)?
1. ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) 2. AirDuo Digihaler (fluticasone+ salmeterol)
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What is a low daily dose of Beclomethasone MDI 40 or 80 mcg/inh?
100-200 mcg
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What is a medium daily dose of Beclomethasone MDI 40 or 80 mcg/inh?
>200-400mcg
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What is a high daily dose of Beclomethasone MDI 40 or 80 mcg/inh?
>400 mcg
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What is a low daily dose of Budesonide DPI 90 or 180 mcg/inh?
200-400 mcg
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What is a medium daily dose of Budesonide DPI 90 or 180 mcg/inh?
>400-800 mcg
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What is a high daily dose of Budesonide DPI 90 or 180 mcg/inh?
>800 mcg
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What is a low daily dose of Ciclesonide MDI 80 or 160 mcg/inh?
80-160 mcg
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What is a medium daily dose of Ciclesonide MDI 80 or 160 mcg/inh?
160-320 mcg
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What is a high daily dose of Ciclesonide MDI 80 or 160 mcg/inh?
>320 mcg
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What is a low daily dose of Fluticasone MDI/DPI?
100-250 mcg
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What is a medium daily dose of Fluticasone MDI/DPI?
>250-500 mcg
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What is a high daily dose of Fluticasone MDI/DPI?
>500mcg
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What is a low daily dose of Mometasone MDI 100/200 mcg/inh?
200-400 mcg
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What is a medium daily dose of Mometasone MDI 100/200 mcg/inh?
200-400 mcg
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What is a high daily dose of Mometasone MDI 100/200 mcg/inh?
>400 mcg
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What is a low daily dose of Mometasone DPI 110/220 mcg/inh?
110-220 mcg
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What is a medium daily dose of Mometasone DPI 110/220 mcg/inh?
>220-440 mcg
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What is a high daily dose of Mometasone DPI 110/220 mcg/inh?
>440
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How can MDIs be identified by brand name?
HFA, Respimat, or no suffix (ex. symbicort, dulera)
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How can DPIs be identified by brand name?
Diskus, Ellipta, Pressair, HandiHaler, RespiClick, Flexhaler
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Which MDIs can a spacer not be used with?
1. QVAR RediHaler 2. Respimat products
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Which MDIs do not need to be shaken before use?
1. QVAR RediHaler 2. Alvesco 3. Respimat products 4. Atrovent HFA
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Which DPI requires priming?
Flexhaler
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What is the MOA of montelukast?
inhibits leukotriene D4 (LTD4)--> reduce airway edema, constriction, and inflammation
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What is the MOA of zafirlukast?
inhibits leukotriene D4 and leukotriene E4
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What is the MOA of Zileuton?
inhibits 5-lipoxygenase--> inhibits leukotriene formation
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What are boxed warnings with montelukast?
neuropsychiatric events (serious behavior/mood changes including suicidal thoughts and actions)
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What are indications for montelukast?
1. asthma 2. allergic rhinitis 3. exercise-induced bronchospasm
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Montelukast
Singular
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Zafirlukast
Accolate
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Zileuton
Zyflo
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What are warnings with all leukotriene modifying agents?
1. neuropsychiatric events: monitor for signs of aggressive behavior, hostility, agitation, hallucinations, depression, suicidal thinking 2. systemic eosinophilia (montelukast, zafirlukast)
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What are SEs with all leukotriene modifying agents?
1. headache 2. dizziness 3. abdominal pain 4. elevated LFTs 5. URTIs
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What is dosing for montelukast ages 1-5?
4 mg daily in the evening
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What is dosing for montelukast ages 6-14?
5mg daily in the evening
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What is doing for montelukast age 14+?
10 mg daily in the evening
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What is the dosing of montelukast for exercise-induced bronchospasm?
5 mg (6-14 y/o) or 10 mg (≥15y/o) 2 hours before exercise
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What dosage forms does montelukast come in?
1. tablet 2. chewable tablet 3. packet (granules)
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How can Montelukast granules administered?
1. directly in the mouth 2. dissolved in a small amount (~5mL) of breast milk or formula 3. mixed with a spoonful of applesauce, carrots, rice, or ice cream (nothing else) USE WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF OPENING PACKET
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How must zafirlukast be dispensed?
in original container --> protect from moisture and light
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What should be monitored when taking zafirlukast/zileuton?
LFTs
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What should be monitored when taking montelukast?
behavior changes
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How is montelukast affected by CYP metabolism?
1. minor substrate of CYP3A4, CYP2C8, and CYP2C9 2. weak inhibitor of CYP2C8, and CYP2C9 3. gemfibrozil will increase the concentration of montelukast 4. lumacaftor can decrease levels of montelukast
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How is zafirlukast affected by CYP metabolism?
1. Major substrate of CYP2C9 2. moderate inhibitor of CYP2C9 and weak inhibitor of CYP2C8 3. can increase levels of theophylline 4. increase levels of CYP2C9 substrates (warfarin)
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How is zileuton affected by CYP metabolism?
1. minor substrate of CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 2. weak inhibitor of CYP1A2 3. can increase levels of theophylline, propranolol, and warfarin
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What is the MOA of theophylline?
blocks phosphodiesterase--> increase in cAMP and increased epinephrine from adrenal medulla --> bronchodilation
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What are the active metabolites of theophylline?
1. caffeine 2. 3-methylxanthine
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What is a therapeutic level of theophylline and how is it measured?
5-15mcg/mL; measure peak level at steady state (after 3 days of oral dosing)
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What is dosing for theophylline?
LD: 5 mg/kg (IBW; unless TBW
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What are warnings with theophylline?
can exacerbate cardiovascular arrhythmias, PUD, and seizure disorders
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What are SEs with theophylline?
1. N/V 2. headache 3. insomnia 4. increased HR 5. tremor 6. nervousness
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What are signs of toxicity from theophylline?
1. persistent vomiting 2. arrhythmias 3. seizures
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What should be monitored when taking theophylline?
1. theophylline levels 2. HR 3. CNS symptoms (insomnia, irritability) 4. use of rescue inhaler
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How much theophylline is in aminophylline?
2:1 --> theophylline: ethylenediamine
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How are theophylline and aminophylline interconverted?
aminophylline x 0.8= theophylline theophylline / 0.8= aminophylline ATM (Aminophylline to Theophylline Multiply)
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Theophylline has first-order kinetics followed by zero-order kinetics, what does this mean for dosing?
in the higher end of the therapeutic range, small dose increases can result in large concentration increases
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How is theophylline affected by CYP metabolism?
1. Major substrate of CYP1A2 2. Minor substrate of CYP 3A4 and CYP2E1
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What medications increase theophylline levels?
inhibitors of CYP1A2: 1. ciprofloxacin 2. zileuton 3. fluvoxamine 4. propranolol Other drugs: 5. zafirlukast 6. alcohol 7. allopurinol 8. disulfiram 9. estrogen-containing OCs 10. methotrexate 11. pentoxifylline 12. propafenone 13. verapamil
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Which CYP3A4 inhibitors can increase levels of theophylline?
1. clarithromycin 2. erythromycin
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What drugs can decrease theophylline levels?
1. carbamazepine 2. phenytoin 3. fosphenytoin 4. phenobarbital 5. primidone 6. rifampin 7. ritonavir 8. marijuana smoking 9. st.johns wart 10. levothyroxine
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What drug can theophylline decrease levels of due to increased renal excretion?
lithium
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What conditions or food can increase theophylline (by reducing clearance?
1. CHF 2. cirrhosis/ liver disease 3. fever 4. acute pulmonary edema 5. cor pulmonale (pulmonary heart disease) 6. hypothyroidism 7. shock 8. high carb/low protein diet
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What conditions or food can decrease theophylline (by increasing clearance?
1. low carb/ HIGH PROTEIN diet 2. daily consumption of charbroiled beef 3. cystic fibrosis 4. hyperthyroidism
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Omalizumab
Xolair
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Mepolizumab
Nucala
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Reslizumab
Cinqair
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Benralizumab
Fasenra Fasenra pen
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Dupilumab
Dupixent
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Rezepelumab
Tezspire
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How is omalizumab administered?
1. initiated in a healthcare setting under medical supervision (≥3 doses) 2. SC every 2 to 4 weeks based on body weight and pretreatment IgE levels 3. must have documented allergic asthma with a positive skin test or in vitro reactivity to an aeroallergen
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What boxed warnings does omalizumab have?
anaphylaxis( can occur at any time during treatment); must be observed after administration
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What is the MOA of omalizumab?
IgG monoclonal antibody; inhibitors IgE binding to the receptor on mast cells and basophils
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What is the MOA of interleukin receptor antagonist?
blocks interleukins (cytokines responsible for growth, differentiation, recruitment, activation, and survival of eosinophils) to reduce inflammation; block IL-5 (except dupilumab)
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What is the MOA of dupilumab?
blocks interleukins (cytokines responsible for growth, differentiation, recruitment, activation, and survival of eosinophils) to reduce inflammation; block IL-4 and 13
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Which agents are interleukin receptor antagonists?
1. mepolizumab 2. reslizumab 3. benralizumab 4. dupilumab
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How is mepolizumab administered?
SC Q 4 weeks
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How is reslizumab administered?
IV Q 4 weeks
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How is benralizumab administered?
SC Q 4 weeks x 3 doses then Q 8 weeks
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How is dupilumab administered?
SC every other week
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Which monoclonal antibodies can be administered at home by the patient/ caregiver?
1. mepolizumab 2. dupilumab 3. Faserna pen (benralizumab) 4. tezepelumab
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Which interleukin receptor antagonist has a boxed warning for anaphylaxis?
Reslizumab (IV)
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How is exercise-induced bronchospasm treated?
SABA or low-dose ICS+ fomoterol 5-15 minutes before exercise
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How long will effects of a SABA last?
2-3 hours
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How long will effects of ICS+ formoterol last?
up to 12 hours
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What agent can be beneficial if a longer duration of exercise is expected with EIB?
salmeterol +ICS
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How should Salmeterol+ ICS be administered for EIB?
take 30 minutes before exercise
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How is montelukast used for EIB?
1. can be taken 2 hours before exercise and lasts up to 24 hours 2. DO NOT take additional doses for EIB if already taking for another indication
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How is asthma treated in pregnancy?
1. keep control, do not escalate 2. ICS prn or daily
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How long should an albuterol inhaler last with good asthma control?
12 months (3-4 months with Ventolin 60 inhalations/canister)
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How long should a patient wait if prescribed multiple doses of inhaled medications?
wait 60 seconds between each inhaled dose
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What order should asthma medications be given in?
1. SABA 2. LABA/LAMA 3. ICS waiting 60 seconds in between each inhalation
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What are the types of nebulizers?
1. jet 2. ultrasound 3. mesh
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