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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 ... or 850 mg once daily ... #Prescribing #Dosing ... #pharmacology #algorithm
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
chart of maximum daily ... dose. ... since they are not able ... Generally, the initial dose ... #Dosing #Pharmacology
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) - Comparable Dose Chart 
 - Valsartan (Diovan®) 40 mg daily
) - Comparable Dose ... Diovan®) 40 mg daily ... Atacand®) 4 mg daily ... Equivalent #Conversion #Dosing ... #Doseage #Table
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... If patient is stable ... Buprenorphine Dosing ... Total initial daily ... chronic pain split dosing
Nicotine Replacement Therapy - Dosing Schedules 

Here's an easy way to remember dosing for Nicotine Replacement
way to remember dosing ... Just ask the patient ... are some other dosing ... sure to use the daily ... Therapy #Management #Algorithm
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
rises from the table ... left side (heel does ... rise from the table ... cruciate #ligament #clinical ... physicalexam #sports #msk
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
and sodium • Dosing ... 10 g QD (adjust dose ... g QD; increase dose ... teaspoons) 1-4 times daily ... #pharmacology #table
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
Focal Periphyseal Edema (FOPE lesion) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Arrows identifying the characteristic edema-like signal
FOPE lesion) - MSK ... • DOES NOT require ... Edema #lesion #clinical ... #mri #clinical ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) - Vasculitis Management Algorithm - ACR/VF 2021 Guidelines
 • Visual Symptoms/Loss or
Vasculitis Management Algorithm ... Ischemia → High-dose ... GC followed by daily ... Ischemia → High-dose ... ACR2021 #Guidelines #algorithm