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Immune Reactions and Immunosuppressant Drugs

Glucocorticoids - Inhibition of cytokine synthesis, e.g., IL-1, IL-2
Muromonab-CD3 - Monoclonal antibody
Calcineurin
synthesis, e.g., IL-1, ... IL-2 Muromonab-CD3 ... IL-2 receptor blockade ... #Pharmacology #Pathophysiology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... - Scoping Summary ... Rescue Tx B - Beta blockade ... #Summary #Endoscopy ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary ... Classification: CLASS 1 ... CLASS 1B: Weak Blockade ... CLASS 1C: Strong Blockade ... Classification #Classes #pathophysiology
Bullous Pemphigoid - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathophysiology: Autoantibody-mediated damage to epithelial basement membrane -> separation of
and Management Summary ... Pathophysiology ... Management: 1. ... glucorticoids if 1) ... not feasible CMC
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
and Management Summary ... Classic triad: Bleeding ... Pathophysiology: ... - CMC IM Residency ... Diagnosis #Management #Summary
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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and Management Summary ... endemic areas - 1- ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology ... intervention CMC ... Diagnosis #Management #Summary
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Difficile Infection (CDI ... Perforation) Pathophysiology ... Epidemiology: • #1 ... 10 mg/kg IV x 1 ... mg PO qd - If needing
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
and Management Summary ... Hypertension: 1/ ... beta-adrenergic blockade ... phenoxybenzamine blocks alpha-1 ... adrenoceptors, potentially leading
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management Summary ... • Large volume feeding ... Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... : 1. ... Diagnosis: • CBC
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
 •
and Management Summary ... erythropoietin 1/ ... incidentally via CBC ... • Treatment algorithms ... Diagnosis #Management #Summary