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Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... ; hypokalemia; constipation ... nausea, vomiting, constipation ... aspiration #Potassium #Binding ... #pharmacology #table
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
maximum daily dose ... require phosphate binding ... since they are not able ... Generally, the initial dose ... #Dosing #Pharmacology
Tympanic Membrane during Valsalva - Otoscopy
By plugging our noses and blowing to unclog our ears, what
Tympanic Membrane during ... By plugging our noses ... ears, what we are doing ... , such as when landing ... Valsalva #Otoscopy #clinical
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... If patient is stable ... Buprenorphine Dosing ... chronic pain split dosing ... Buprenorphine #Treatment #Algorithm
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... divided in 2-3 doses ... Nissle • VSL#3: ↑ clinical ... with long-term dosing ... consider decreased dosing
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
the lgE, cross-linking ... blood types or during ... Hypersensitivity #Types #Classification ... Diagnosis #Reactions #Table
Opioid Use Disorder Medications - Pharmacokinetics

Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist with low intrinsic activity,
activity, high binding ... in which higher doses ... depression and constipation ... the sublingual tablet ... Pharmacokinetics #Comparison #Table
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Some exam findings ... then be excreted using ... adjusting the dose ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table
Penicillin Allergy Pathway for Antibiotic Prescription in Patients With Penicillin Allergy
Mild Reaction - Itching, Minor rash
denies • Use full-dose ... cephalosporin by Test Dose ... anemia • Avoid using ... there is a strong clinical ... #Prescription #algorithm
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Electrolyte imbalances, Constipation ... Guidelines recommend using ... malnutrition and promote building ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification