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SNRls (Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors) - FDA Approved Indications 

Venlafaxine (Effexor) - GAD, MDD, Panic Disorder, SAD
GAD, MDD, Panic Disorder ... major depressive disorder ... clinics is for treatment ... #Pharmacology # ... Psychiatry #FDA
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
with no early symptoms ... Physical Exam/Signs ... cells can indicate disease ... lymphoproliferative disorders ... microglobulin Treatment
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ... Incomplete/relief/treatment ... exclude motility disorders ... of bed GERD Treatment ... Gastroesophageal #Reflux #Disease
Bipolar Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Disruption of emotional homeostasis
 • Oscillation between mood states
Bipolar Disorder ... variability in disease ... mood - Primary treatment ... Pathophysiology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Psychiatry
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL ... leukemia in adults • Disorder ... chemotherapy for low-risk disease ... • Indications ... uw_IMresidency #CLL
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
family history - Medications ... PT, aPTT(liver disease ... pylori test (GI symptoms ... ), (neurologic/psychiatric ... not required in all
Summary of meta-analysis of pharmacotherapy trials in BPD
https://www.cochrane.org/CD005652/BEHAV_psychological-therapies-borderline-personality-disorder
Meta-analyses of RCTs were undertaken for the following outcomes:
outcomes: BPD symptoms ... with ‘treatment ... for inclusion all ... EBM #Management #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Pharmacotherapy
Features of a Sickle Cell Crisis 
Sickle-cell disease - an autosomal recessive blood disorder.
Characterized by red
disease - an autosomal ... recessive blood disorder ... Sickle cell disease ... Crisis #Features #Signs ... #Symptoms
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
neurodegenerative disease ... Afferent pupillary defect ... SIGNS/SYMPTOMS ... impairment, Mood disorder ... Signs and symptoms
Lithium Therapy for Bipolar Disorder 
Toxicity Levels: 
 - Mild (1-1.5 mEq/L) 
 - Moderate (1.6-2.5
and diuretics all ... Lithium is a medication ... maintenance agent for treatment ... BPD #Toxicity #Pharmacology ... #Psychiatry