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Systemic Glucocorticoid Dose Equivalents. 

Note: approximate equivalent dose is based on anti-inflammatory potency. Fludrocortisone is not
dexamethasone is commonly used ... chemotherapy induced nausea ... (postoperative nausea ... #Equivalents #Pharmacology
Isocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative Afferent Pupil Defect
 • Optic Neuritis
 • Ischemic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... dissociation) • Pharmacologic ... • Botulism Pharmacologic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Myasthenia Gravis Pharmacologic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Medications Used in Congestive Heart Failure

In CHF, the heart is failing as a pump; cardiac output
Medications Used ... CHF also causes ... #Pharmacology #CHF
Anisocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Physiological - Simple Anisocoria ( <O.5mm)
 - Anisocoria equal
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... pilocarpine • Pharmacologic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
This is an overview of the 3 main drug classes used to treat Hepatitis C

The new
the 3 main drug classes ... used to treat Hepatitis ... of these drug classes ... #Nomenclature #Classes ... #DAAs #Pharmacology
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
- Can also be used ... it should not cause ... May see this used ... No pharmacologic ... (Haldol) - No pharmacologic
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
kidney), which causes ... these drugs to be used ... SGLT2 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology
LABA/ICS Combination Inhalers
Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists (LABA) + Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) - Commonly used in Asthma 
Advair
ICS) - Commonly used ... priming and can be used ... very commonly used ... COPD treatment algorithm ... Naming #Names #Pharmacology
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... Indication: Can be used ... comparison #table #pharmacology