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Metformin - First Line Treatment for Diabetes Type 2
• Start with initial dose of 500 mg
Line Treatment ... for Diabetes Type ... form and consider using ... #Pharmacology # ... Diabetes #DM2 #Prescribing
Metformin Treatment in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 3A, 3B, or
Metformin Treatment ... Patients With Type 2 Diabetes ... 3A, 3B, or 4 Diabetes ... #CKD3 #CKD4 #Dosing ... #Pharmacology #
Metformin: Biguanide
Metformin is the first-line medication for treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is very effective
first-line medication ... for treatment of ... type 2 diabetes ... #Pharmacology # ... Mechanism #Diabetes
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Clenching of fist during ... phlebotomy High ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... Medications 2.
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Loop Diuretics; High-Ceiling ... • Nephrogenic diabetes ... Lithium-induced nephrogenic diabetes ... DDAVP) • Central diabetes ... #Medications #Table
IDSA Diabetic Foot infection - In Which Situations Is Diagnostic Bone Biopsy Most Recommended?
 • Patient
IDSA Diabetic Foot ... favor of prolonged treatment ... blood suggest high ... osteomyelitis with antibiotic-resistant ... metalware #IDSA #Diabetic
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Clenching of fist during ... phlebotomy High ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... Medications 2.
IDSA - Approach to Treating a Patient With Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis
When to consider a trial of
a Patient With Diabetic ... of nonsurgical treatment ... 48–72 h if on treatment ... therapy (eg, high ... renal failure) #Diabetic
Management of Anthracyclines and HER2 Antagonist Cardiotoxicity
Anthracyclines cause cardiomyopathy:
 ✖ Reduction in left ventricular ejection fraction
) and initiate treatment ... ✔ Identify high-risk ... hypertension, diabetes ... every 3 months during ... cardiology #oncology #pharmacology