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The Spectrum of Tuberculosis

As shown in the graphic from our Primer, exposure to M. tuberculosis can
response but without retaining ... IGRA #Spectrum #Table ... #Latent #Subclinical ... #Active #MycobacteriumTB
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... - Mechanism of Action ... Immediate-phase: minutes, Late-phase ... - Mechanism of Action ... types #allergy #table
Nodular pattern(2)
1. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic distribution, along fissures, adenopathy.
2. TB: Tree-in-bud appearance in a patient
appearance in a patient ... with active TB. ... Pattern #Comparison #Table
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
appearance in a patient ... with active TB. ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
unsure whether patient ... the duration of action ... - Do not achieve ... Consider as 2nd agent ... treatment #comparison #table
Oral anti-hypertensives with relative fast onset of action (Hypertensive Emergency)

The key concern with oral antihypertensive agents
fast onset of action ... antihypertensive agent ... #Pharmacology #Table
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Buprenorphine - Comparison Table ... started after a patient ... day for short acting ... days for long acting ... make sure the patient
Modified Valsalva Maneuver Insturctions

- 43% vs 17% response compared to the standard valsalva maneuver

Per ACLS and
treatment for stable ... maneuvers effectively achieve ... maneuver, place the patient ... Quickly lay the patient ... Lastly, sit the patient
Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) - Atypical Antipsychotics 
INVEGA TRINZA 3 MONTHS 
ARISTADA 2 MONTHS 
INVEGA 1 MONTH
SUSTENNA
Long-Acting Injectable ... available in Long-Acting ... tough for any patient ... Pharmacists are able
Mains Electricity Failure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexpected total power failure is rare and unpredictable.
staff to monitor patient ... coordinator to activate ... of surgery and patient ... surgery until patient ... is stable and wound