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Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
Shock - Findings, Signs ... - Cardiogenic (Decreased ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare #Sign
Calcium Channel Blockers - Dihydropyridines vs Non-Dihydropyridines
Dihydropyridines (amlodipine, felodipine, nifedipine, nicardipine)
 • SVR: Decrease
 • Inotropy:
nicardipine) • SVR: Decrease ... verapamil) • SVR: Decrease ... • Inotropy: Decrease ... NonDihydropyridines #pharmacology ... #comparison #table
Alternatives to opioids for pain management in the emergency department decreases opioid usage and maintains patient
emergency department decreases ... #Management #Pharmacology ... Indications #Pathways #Table
(DOAC interactions) Cancer-treatment specific inducers (↑) and inhibitors (↓)
of cytochrome p450 CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein.

DOACs are substrates
may potentially increase ... inhibitors may decrease ... #Interactions #Table ... #Pharmacology
Clinically Significant Cardiovascular Drug-Drug Interactions With OTC Supplements and Herbal Products
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs)
 • Night-blooming
tea, Yohimbine - Decreases ... Broom, Yohimbine - Decreases ... ), Yohimbine - Decreases ... supplementals #herbal #pharmacology ... #DDI #table #cardiology
Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
additional Fe, decrease ... Phosphate #Binders #Table ... #Comparison #Pharmacology
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 
Recommended Dose Conversions 

Valsartan 
Irbesartan 
Losartan 
Olmesartan 
Telmisartan 
Candesartan 
Azilsartan 
Eprosartan 

A few
and a transient increase ... ARB #Conversion #Table ... #Dosing #Pharmacology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
delaying the surgery increase ... metabolic equivalent able ... Stable patients ... are needed: • HgbA1c ... or death (CARP, DECREASE
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
iron that may decrease ... Phosphate #Binders #Table ... #Comparison #Pharmacology
Pharmacologic Options for Hypercalcemia Associated with Cancer
Rehydration with NS followed by loop diuretics
 • IV normal
Pharmacologic Options ... osteoclast activity; decreases ... Inhibits RANKL to decrease ... drugs #treatment #pharmacology ... #table