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Anti-Inflammatory Medications for COPD Quiz

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What is the purpose of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in treating COPD?

To reduce symptoms and exacerbations (correct)

To increase the risk of pneumonia

To worsen the airflow limitation

To induce adrenal suppression

What is a significant risk associated with the long-term use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in COPD?

Improved COPD control

Decreased risk of pneumonia

Increased blood eosinophil count

Systemic absorption and adrenal suppression (correct)

When should inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) be discontinued in COPD patients?

If there are no severe adverse effects reported

When their COPD control does not improve (correct)

After using for less than a month

When there is a significant short-term benefit

What is a key factor that determines the effectiveness of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in COPD treatment?

Blood eosinophil count Signup and view all the answers

What is a major concern about the use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in COPD treatment?

Potential adverse effects Signup and view all the answers

Which group of patients are particularly responsive to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in COPD treatment?

Patients with high blood eosinophil count Signup and view all the answers

What did the meta-analysis by Yang reveal about the effect of ICS on lung function in COPD patients with a FEV1 predicted value of less than 60%?

ICS slows the decline of FEV1 over time Signup and view all the answers

What was the conclusion of a systematic review conducted in 2013 regarding the effectiveness of ICS in COPD patients?

ICS are effective in all patients with COPD Signup and view all the answers

What did the 2005 Cochrane review find regarding the use of systemic corticosteroids in COPD exacerbations?

Systemic corticosteroids reduce the risk of treatment failure Signup and view all the answers

Why is the exact role of systemic corticosteroids in stable state COPD requiring no therapy or maintenance therapy not extensively studied?

Systemic corticosteroids are associated with significant side effects Signup and view all the answers

What key factor is highlighted in the text as playing a crucial role in the pathophysiology of COPD?

Inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized about the inflammatory process in COPD according to the text?

The process is complex and not fully understood Signup and view all the answers