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Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... Prescribing and Dosing ... in CKD Dose Initiation ... #Prescribing #Dosing ... #CKD #pharmacology
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
within 2–4 weeks of initiation ... of an ACEi or ARB ... weeks following initiation ... evidence-based pharmacologic ... for glycemia, blood
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Repeatedly normal blood ... , work or when using ... disease - CKD, ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 
Recommended Dose Conversions 

Valsartan 
Irbesartan 
Losartan 
Olmesartan 
Telmisartan 
Candesartan 
Azilsartan 
Eprosartan 

A few
, CV benefits, renal ... parameters when initiating ... an ARB include ... Conversion #Table #Dosing ... #Pharmacology #
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... • Peripheral blood ... uncovered incidentally during ... (common causes are ... asthma, allergy
Basophilia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Basophils < 1% of the total white blood cell count
Basophils function similarly
the total white blood ... granules which are ... released during ... an allergic reaction ... attack Is It A Real
ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST (ARB) DOSING:
TOOL FOR SWITCHING BETWEEN AGENTS IN CANADA
The information provided is intended
RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST (ARB ... ) DOSING: TOOL ... monitoring of blood ... potassium and renal ... ReceptorBlocker #Pharmacology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
(AHTR): Occurs during ... , DIC, hypoTN, renal ... - Allergic ... (stored at RT) are ... stored at 4C), are
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Blood Transfusion ... (AHTR): Occurs during ... , DIC, hypoTN, renal ... • Allergic reaction ... (stored at RT) are
The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
principle that there are ... be restored by initiating ... the traditional algorithm-based ... design, the Vortex ... mandated by an algorithm