What is included in the GOLD assessment and what is it used for?- (Sigs Case 6.6a)
Classification of COPD based on FEV1% of predicted value; determine severity of expiratory airflow obstruction for classification/prognosis/interventions
What are the elements of the CURB-65 Scale and what is it used for? (SIGS 6.5b)
Confusion, BUN, RR, BP, age >65; criteria for inpatient vs. outpatient vs. ICU treatment of CAP
Define the characteristic histopathologic features of acute viral myocarditis.(Sigs Case 6.2a)
lymphohistocytic; infiltration of lymphocytes that bring about T lymphocytes; myocyte is elongated w/ nuclei
What are the challenges with treating Klebsiella pneumoniae? (Sigs Case 6.5b)
facultative anaerobe (can be w/wout oxygen); resistant to ampicillin; spread from lungs = dangerous superbug; Community + Hospital acquired
What is the MOA of Colchicine and how does it relate to the management of pericarditis?(Sigs Case 6.2a)
used as a theoretical anti-inflamm. agent; inhibits IL-1 from cascading, interferes w/ NFK-B; binds to microtubular tubulin in neutrophils-> inhibits mitosis
Explain how multiple wandering re-entrance circuits can result in atrial fibrillation. (SIGS 6.1a)
Wandering re-entrance circuits able to continuously find excitable tissue--> depolarization of atria--> fibrillatory contractions in atrial myocytes
Determine common triggers and risk factors of an asthma attack. (SIGS 6.4a)
RF: family hx, allergy hx, young age; Trigger: Allergic (environmental, etc); Non-allergic (cold air, exercise, infection, Aspirin, stress)
Describe how cor pulmonale can result in right-sided heart failure. (SIGS 6.4b)
cor pul.->RV work harder->enlargement & thickening of RV (remodeling)-> contraction decreased-> conduction path stretched-> V. arrhythmia-> Vfib-> RHF
Characterize specific dietary modifications, medicinal foods, and lifestyle modifications for ASCVD. (SIGS 6.3a)
Med. diet, Ornish Undo It, DASH, olive oil, nuts, cocoa, red wine, whole grains, fiber, B vitamins
Describe how the normal gross and microscopic anatomy of the airway is altered during an asthma attack. (SIGS 6.4a)
What are the risks and benefits of LABAs and LAMAs for treating COPD? (Sigs Case 6.6a)
LABA-deathly asthma attack when used w/out steroid = B2-adrenoceptor decrease; LAMA-arrhythmia; increased CV risk
Describe the role of INR monitoring in anticoagulation therapy and explain the need for bridge therapy with warfarin. (SIGS 6.1a)
monitor coagulability (maintain optimal level- not too low or too high); Bridge therapy for warfarin due to taking several days to achieve therapeutic effects
Describe integrative approaches to atrial fibrillation. (SIGS 6.1b)
Med. diet, stress reduction, no alcohol or caffeine, diet high in magnesium, fish oil, CoQ10
Identify confirmatory biochemical reactions for bacterial respiratory pathogens. (SIGS 6.5b)
Contrast the risk factors, clinical presentation, evaluation, and complications of viral and bacterial upper respiratory infections (URIs). (SIGS 6.5b)
Explain the relationship of HCM and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)(Sigs Case 6.3b)
diastolic dysfunction (early diastolic relaxation) + LV hypertrophy (concentric)- thick wall = pressure overload + less volume (EDV-ESV/EDV) = up EF
What is the MOA and side effects of thiazide diuretics?(Sigs Case 6.6b)
Used to decrease sodium reabsorption-> decrease fluid reabsorption-> directly decrease levels of circulating sodium; AE: ion imbalance, incr. urination
Discuss the use of ACE-inhibitors and beta-blockers to slow or reverse cardiac remodeling. (Sigs Case 6.2a)
ACE-inh.: allows heart to get more blood flow & decrease LV filing & decreases peripheral resistance; BB: decreases demand on heart and lowers BP
Describe the potential benefits and precautions for the use of CoQ10 and L-carnitine for cardiac function. (SIGS 6.3b)
CoQ10: facilitates ATP production via ETC in mitochondria; body can become dependant- do not stop abruptly; L-Carn.: "shuttle" for FA to mitochondria in L vent.
Describe the effects of CO on hemoglobin and the hemoglobin saturation curve. (SIGS 6.5a)
CO binds hemoglobin w/ 240x affinity than O2 (competitively inhibits)--> curve shift to left--> bound O2 won't release
Contrast normal systolic and diastolic function in a healthy heart with the systolic and diastolic function of HCM.(Sigs Case 6.3b)
may have average systolic funct. but poor diastolic funct.; diastolic dysf. will have preserved EF; systolic dysf will have reduced EF
Distinguish between cardiac conduction blocks (sinus block; bundle branch block; hemiblock) on an EKG. (SIGS 6.1b)
A: Sinus block; B: LBBB; C: RBBB; D: Hemi/fascicular (Left posterior hemiblock is associated with a frontal plane QRS axis more positive than +120°)
Explain the relationship of pulmonary perfusion to ventilation. How is this altered in a PE?(SIGS 6.4b)
PP: measurement of how much blood is pumped through lungs to alveoli for gas exchange; PE blocks/reduces supply; air movement still occurs--> VQ mismatch
What is the significance of DLCO results in interstitial lung disease? (Sigs Case 6.6b)
DLCO represents ability of lung to transfer gas from inhaled air into blood; acts as surrogate marker for extent of lung damage; may decrease in many conditions
Describe how cardiac chamber dilation results in global hypokinesis and systolic dysfunction.(Sigs Case 6.2b)
constant backup fluid-> dilation chambers-> decrease ability to contract & overstretching-> impaired contraction-> less EF-> systolic dysfunct-> systolic fail
Describe the mechanism(s) of action of diltiazem and its effect on cardiac conductivity (SIGS 6.1a)
MOA: inhibits inflow Ca2+ ions into cardiac smooth muscle (SM) during depolarization; Decr. intracellular Ca2+ --> incr. SM relaxation/vasodilation--> decr. BP
Differentiate between oxyhemoglobin and carboxyhemoglobin. (SIGS 6.5a)
Explain the mechanism of action of amiodarone and the rationale for its use in dysrhythmias. (SIGS 6.2b)
Class III anti-arryth; MOA: blocks VG K+ channels --> inhibit Phase 3 repol--> prolong cardiac action potential & refractoriness--> decr. SA node firing rate
Compare/contrast expected PFT findings of obstructive vs. restrictive lung diseases (Sigs Case 6.6b)
O: volumes greater than normal, ratio lower than normal, loop shifts left; R: volumes less than normal, ratio elevated, loop shifts right
Identify the AV blocks, rhythm, and atrial and ventricular rates on the ECGs.(SIGS 6.1b)
1st: Prolonged PR; 2nd Type I: Prolong PR, drop P; 2nd Type II: Drop QRS w/out PR prolong; 3rd: No association between P and QRS constant R-R interval
Explain how pulmonary hypertension increases the pressure/afterload on the right side of the heart. (SIGS 6.4b)
normally very low pressure/resistance; emboli blocks flow from RV--> resistance increases--> inc. afterload on RV (needs more work to contract against resist)
Explain how CO2, pH, Temp., and 2,3 diphosphoglycerate (DPG) or biphosphoglycerate (BPG) would shift the hemoglobin saturation curve and how this affects tissue oxygenation.(Sigs Case 6.5a)
Right shift: tissue oxygenation increased; Left shift: holds onto oxygen
Describe the alterations in vascular reactivity that result from endothelial damage. (SIGS 6.3a)
damage to endothelium--> dysfunction (inability to react to vasodilation)--> structural remodeling--> alters function
Correlate hyperlipidemia with the development of atherosclerotic plaques in blood vessels. (SIGS 6.3a)