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65 y.o. man with hx of COPD has COPD assessment (18); FEV1 (<30% predicted); Number of exacerbations/year (3). Choose appropriate therapy.

• ICS + LABA + LAMA

• inj Corticosteroid

• SABA only

• PO Corticosteroid

67 y.o. man with COPD, WOTF is recommended?

• methylxanthines for acute exacerbations

• pneumococcal vaccination

• influenza vaccine

• vancomycin qd

• LT modifier

In order to manage the worsening symptoms of COPD w/ chronic bronchitis, WOTF anti-inflammatory may be indicated?

• salmeterol

• ipratropium MDI

• albuterol MDI

• Combivent

• Roflumilast (DaliResp)

In a patient with an acute flare-up of COPD symptoms, WOTF is considered rescue med?

• albuterol

• theophylline

• roflumilast

• tiotropium

• fomoterol

In a COPD patient GOLD grade 3, group C. WOTF is preferred treatment?

• LABA

• LAMA+LABA

• SABA

• SABA+LAMA

• LAMA

Patient using peak flow meter, what zone does she fall in if personal best is 300 and normal peak is 250?

• 70% green

• 60% yellow

• 12% red

• 83% green

SATA: Bronchodilators that are central to the SYMPTOMATIC mgmt of COPD include

• SABA

• LABA

• LAMA

• PD4 inh.

• SAMA

WOTF represents the primary criteria for grading the SEVERITY of airflow limitation COPD diagnosis?

• FEV to FCV ratio

• FEV only

• chronic cough

• dyspnea at rest

• increased NO concentration in exhaled breath

WOTF are correct in regards to using glucocorticoids/corticosteroids in COPD?

• preferred in long term chronic use of systemic corticosteroid therapy is preferable

• inhaled CS minimizes many of the risks associated with systemic CS

• inhaled CS may be used qd in patients w/ stable COPD

• in acute exacerbation the short term use of systemic CS has proven efficacy

• inhaled CS is DOC for patient with new onset of mild COPD

(Eaton) WOTF nasal corticosteroid can be administered to a 4 y.o. w/ rhinitis?

• Beconase AQ

• Fluticasone

• triamcinolone

• flunisolide