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HIV Antiretroviral Regimen Components 
Dual NRTI Backbone + Third Agent 

The general HIV antiretroviral medication regimen
Antiretroviral Regimen Components ... antiretroviral medication ... regimen includes 3 components ... now 10 single-tablet ... product is just 1 tablet
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
Diagnosis and workup ... the diagnostic workup ... MRI, iADL scale, ... - 25% genetic component ... Classification #Workup
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Pharmacology Comparison Table ... syndrome, Post-MI ... : Stable angina, ... : Stable angina, ... Pharmacology #Comparison #Table
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... Finger glucose • Medication ... a NCCT or • MRI ... Detected on NCCT vs MRI ... #CVA #stroke #workup
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
/S, EEG, Brain MRI ... Syncope #diagnosis #workup ... Effectiveness #table
Managing side effects of birth control

Adverse effects associated with hormonal contraceptives (e.g. headache, breakthrough bleeding, etc)
the progestin component ... #management #medications ... #obgyn #table #
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
Renal Loses - Medications ... Low #Magnesium #Table ... Classification #Causes #Workup
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Medications 7. ... barium, CT, or MR ... management #algorithm #workup
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Doppler ultrasound; MRA ... CT or MRI scan of ... Causes #Screening #Workup ... #table
Orthopedic Dressing Materials
1. Opsite - semi-permeable-thin, adhesive transparent polyurethrane film 
 • Indications: Superficial wounds as
antibiotics • Indications ... with, topical medication ... exudate & harmful components ... use with topical medication ... wound #comparison #table