COPD: Vaccinations and Treatment Pocket Guide

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What is the first-line agent for maintenance in COPD?

Inhaled β2 agonist (correct)

Inhaled corticosteroids

Cytokine inhibition (NF-kB)

Muscarinic antagonists

Which medication prevents bronchoconstriction by blocking M3 receptors?

Inhaled corticosteroids

Theophylline

Oral steroids

Muscarinic antagonists (correct)

Which medication inhibits cytokine NF-kB and has side effects like oral thrush?

Inhaled β2 agonist

Oral steroids

PDE-4 inhibitors

Inhaled corticosteroids (correct)

What is the main purpose of PDE-4 inhibitors in COPD treatment?

Decrease inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of antibiotics like azithromycin/macrolides in COPD?

Treat infections Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is known for side effects like dry mouth and cough?

Inhaled β2 agonist Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended therapy for patients with very severe asthma?

Monoclonal therapy Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is rarely used in asthma treatment?

Theophylline Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of COPD according to the text?

Mucous production Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important step in prevention and maintenance therapy for COPD patients?

Stop smoking Signup and view all the answers

Which condition results in small airway collapse on exhale in COPD?

Alveoli destruction Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk associated with theophylline use in asthma?

Large toxicities & drug interactions Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended medication for Group A patients with COPD according to the GOLD guidelines?

LAMA (maintenance) plus SABA (rescue as needed) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using a macrolide antibiotic in COPD management?

To decrease neutrophil chemotaxis and inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What medication should be added if a COPD patient still experiences exacerbations despite being on LAMA + LABA?

Macrolide Antibiotic Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is a Selective Phosphodiesterase-4 Inhibitor used in COPD and can reduce exacerbations in severe cases?

Roflumilast Signup and view all the answers

In which group of COPD patients are both LAMA and LABA recommended together according to the GOLD guidelines?

Group E Signup and view all the answers

What is the first-line medication recommended for all patients with COPD?

LAMA (Long-acting muscarinic antagonist) Signup and view all the answers