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15min module
Challenges in COPD Care
with Jane Scullion
This module provides an overview of some of the challenges in COPD care, including:
- causes, risk factors and treatment of exacerbations,
- poor adherence to treatment, and
- smoking cessation
No advice given in this module is intended to be a substitute for your own professional judgment in the clinical management of your patients.
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Which of these is a NICE treatment option for COPD exacerbations?
Oral corticosteroids
Antibiotics
Oxygen therapy
All of these
Correct!
All of these. That’s right. Oral corticosteroids, antibiotics and oxygen therapy are all NICE treatment options for COPD exacerbations.
Incorrect
Almost. There are several NICE treatment options for COPD exacerbations.
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Which of these is a negative consequences of non-adherence?
Worsening quality of life
Increasing number of exacerbations
Higher mortality rate
All of these
Correct!
That's right. Worsening quality of life, increasing number of exacerbations and a higher mortality rate are all negative consequences of non-adherence.
Incorrect
Not quite. Worsening quality of life, increasing number of exacerbations and a higher mortality rate are all negative consequences of non-adherence.
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Which of these is not a drug related factor contributing to poor adherence to treatment?
Side effects
Poor supervision, training or follow-up
Multiple different inhalers
Difficulty with inhaler technique
Correct!
That's right - poor supervision, training or follow up is a non-drug related factor contributing to poor adherence to treatment.
Incorrect
Not quite. This is a drug related factor related to poor adherence to treatment.
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