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Antibiotic classification refers to the categorization of antibiotics based on their chemical structure, mechanism of action,
Antibiotic classification ... drugs that are used ... Imagine treatments ... #Antibiotics #pharmacology ... #classification
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Hepatic Encephalopathy ... Diagnosis and Management ... Infection, GI bleeding ... non-absorbable antibiotic ... #Grading #Classification
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Evidence for Treatment ... from the ulcer caused ... endoscopic banding • Antibiotics ... risk of hepatic encephalopathy ... #varices #management
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... Diagnosis and Management ... after hemostasis Antibiotics ... of PUD) PERI-ENDOSCOPY ... #treatment #endoscopy
For my UME micro course, I made a figure that captures this terminology and lets learners
step further and put ... contrast important drug ... common beta lactam drugs ... #antibiogram #pharmacology ... #management #spectrum
Treatment Options for Helicobacter Pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease

Active Helicobacter pylori—associated ulcer
1. Treat with anti—H pylori
Consider other causes ... the preferred drugs ... PepticUlcerDisease #PUD ... #Treatment #Management ... #Pharmacology #
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ... abnormality, Medication/Drug ... • Treatment of ... - Lower the diastolic ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
ecchymoses, mucosal bleeding ... and petechiae Causes ... - β-lactam antibiotics ... aplastic anemia Treatment ... hematology #diagnosis #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
JVD, Orthopnea/PND ... causing hypovolemia needing ... the determined cause ... differential #algorithm #management ... icu #clinical #pharmacology