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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
: Prevention of ... decompensation, Prevention ... Cirrhosis #hepatology #management ... #pharmacology # ... indications #dosing
Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis Treatment or Prevention 

Bisphosphonates are common medications used in the treatment and prevention
Osteoporosis Treatment or Prevention ... Bisphosphonates are common medications ... treatment and prevention ... Schedule #Frequency #Pharmacology ... #Osteoporosis #Management
A summary of the pharmacologic management of acute bleeding and secondary prevention of bleeds in LVAD
summary of the pharmacologic ... management of acute ... LVAD #Bleeding #Pharmacology ... #Management #Treatment ... #Medications #Secondary
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
• Recommend pharmacologic ... measures, fall prevention ... benefits and risks of medications ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
Syndrome (PICS) Symptoms ... cognitive impairment, Lower ... Hyperglycemia PREVENTION ... screening and prevention ... PICS #diagnosis #management
Glaucoma - Emergency Department Management
- All patients should get emergency ophthalmologic consultation
- Start with eye drops
Emergency Department Management ... and add systemic medications ... or refractory symptoms ... is < 40 mmHg #Pharmacology ... #Management #Ophthalmology
Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
Management of Serotonin ... serotoninergic medications ... normalize vital signs ... then 2 mg q2h if symptoms ... Serotonin #Syndrome #Management
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
mechanism helps lower ... different than other medications ... very tolerable medication ... Renal #Dosing #Pharmacology ... #Management #Diabetes
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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Diagnosis and Management ... When present, symptoms ... , signs, and complications ... and prevention ... PV #Diagnosis #Management
Triptan Selection - Migraine Management
Choosing triptans:
 • Reponse to given triptan do not predict to others
Selection - Migraine Management ... month to avoid medication-overuse ... response: • Consider preventive ... Triptans #Migraine #Management ... treatment #neurology #pharmacology