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Oral anti-hypertensives with relative fast onset of action (Hypertensive Emergency)

The key concern with oral antihypertensive agents
with relative fast ... antihypertensive agents ... (e.g. procedural ... Hypertensive #Emergency #Management ... #Pharmacology #Table
As a follow up to a previously uploaded infographic delineating indications for the widely-used induction agents
widely-used induction agents ... in anesthesia, ... to use a given agent ... #clinical #management ... Warnings & Dosing
PDE5 inhibitors are usually the drugs of first choice for erectile dysfunction.

PDE5 inhibitors enhance an erection that is
. at lower doses ... #pharmacology #comparison ... #treatment #medications ... #dosing #drugs ... #table #pharmacotherapy
Induction agents used in anesthesia play a key role in the eventual sedation of the patient,
Induction agents ... used in anesthesia ... #clinical #management ... Amidate (etomidate) dosing ... RxList. (2017, April
Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs
Benzodiazepines:
 - Bind to specific GABAA receptor subunits at central nervous system (CNS) neuronal synapses
amnesia • hypnosis • anesthesia ... amnesia • hypnosis • anesthesia ... uncertain: - Partial ... #medications #pharmacology ... #comparison #table
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
Atrial Fibrillation ... RVR - Medications ... of or increased doses ... #management #treatment ... #comparison #table
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
non-benzo sedative: fast ... A dissociative drug ... prolonging agent ... SE: prolonged QTC ... CriticalCare #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... - Allergies to medications ... Obtain EKG if: ... CARP, DECREASE V trials ... medical and surgical management
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Inpatient Management ... Table Some patients ... interested in medication ... Dosing usually begins ... formulation, the dose
Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST‐10) Questionnaire and Interpretation
1. Have you used drugs other than those required
Are you always able ... to stop using drugs ... Does your spouse ... (or parents) ever ... use (e.g., memory