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Asthma Pharmacotherapy II
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Asthma Pharmacotherapy Review
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Asthma Pharmacotherapy I
Knowledge Check quizzes!
1. TR is a 55-year-old male who had been diagnosed with severe asthma 2 years ago. He has been well controlled on his maintenance regimen of budesonide 160 mg/formoterol 4.5 mcg two puffs twice daily- as demonstrated by no night time awakenings, no exacerbations requiring albuterol use, and consistent âgreen zoneâ readings for his peak flow meter. This control has been maintained for 6 months. Which of the following would be the best next step for TR regarding medication therapy?
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1. TR is a 55-year-old male who had been diagnosed with severe asthma 2 years ago. He has been well controlled on his maintenance regimen of budesonide 160 mg/formoterol 4.5 mcg two puffs twice daily- as demonstrated by no night time awakenings, no exacerbations requiring albuterol use, and consistent âgreen zoneâ readings for his peak flow meter. This control has been maintained for 6 months. Which of the following would be the best next step for TR regarding medication therapy?
A
Continue current therapy as step-down cannot occur until at least 2 years of appropriate control
B
Discontinue albuterol therapy at current time given risks associated with SABA use
C
Switch therapy to formoterol only therapy
D
Switch therapy to budesonide only therapy
E
Decrease current budesonide/formoterol therapy to one puff twice daily
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