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Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Comparison of anti-diabetic ... Each class of medications ... own benefits and risks ... the hypoglycemia risk ... pharmacotherapy #table
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
/ IBD Renal Loses ... - Medications ... Familial renal Mg wasting ... Low #Magnesium #Table ... #Classification
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Type 2 Inpatient Medication ... Guide Classes ... Adjust insulin dose ... #pharmacology #comparison ... #table #endocrinology
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
Medical Radiation Doses ... Background #Radiation #Doses ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study #
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
and Management Algorithm ... • Secondary Causes ... Rubella) • Medications ... Targets #Management #algorithm ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
10 g QD (adjust dose ... sodium intake; risk ... #Hyperkalemia #medications ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #binders
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - Diagnosis
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is an idiosyncratic reaction to antipsychotic medications classically characterized
This classic tetrad ... Antipsychotics (higher risk ... admin, but not dose ... Withdrawal or dose ... (i.e. when treating
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
use of adequate doses ... An acute rise or ... with previously stable ... hypertension and no other risk ... Differential #Diagnosis #indications
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Buprenorphine - Comparison ... Table Some patients ... interested in medication ... In these cases, ... formulation, the dose