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Clostridium Dificile Risk by Antibiotic Class

Pooled and study-specific risk estimates of community-associated CDI risk by antibiotic
Clostridium Dificile Risk ... study-specific risk ... community-associated CDI risk ... #Association #Pharmacology ... #Clostridium #Table
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
own benefits and risks ... the hypoglycemia risk ... #pharmacology #pharmacotherapy ... #table #comparison
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Conversion - Potency expressed as Omeprazole Equivalents (OE)
Pantoprazole 20 mg = 4.5
Pump Inhibitor (PPI ... ProtonPump #Inhibitor #PPI ... Equivalents #Conversion #Table ... #pharmacology
Debridement and Management of Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI)
Duration of symptoms <3 weeks OR  <30 days
Joint Infection (PJI ... whether benefit > risk ... Cortes_Penfield #PJI
Comparison of Commonly Used Antipsychotics: Haloperidol (Haldol), Quetiapine (Seroquel), Olanzapine (Zyprexa) 

Route,
Half-life, 
Major advantages, 
Disadvantages, 
Effect
on QTc Torsades Risk ... Antipsychotics #Comparison #Table ... Quetiapine #Olanzapine #Pharmacology
Back to the "10 Need to Know" series - Drug Therapeutic Target Levels. 

For lithium, target
to an increased risk ... Ranges #Toxicology #Pharmacology ... #Diagnosis #Table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
functional status - Able ... metabolic equivalent able ... Stable patients ... Recent PCI/stenting ... since elective PCI
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic ... the following risk ... Equianalgesia Conversion Table ... Opioid #Conversion #Table ... #medications #pharmacology
Side Effects of Atypical and Typical Antipsychotics - Comparison Table
Atypical antipsychotics: Risperidone, Quetiapine, Olanzapine, Amisulpride, Ziprasidone
Antipsychotics - Comparison Table ... syndrome, increased risk ... people), elevated risk ... Profiles #Comparison #Table ... #Psychiatry #Pharmacology
Antiplatelet Medications - Summary Table

Aspirin - Inhibits cyclooxygenase, preventing formation of thromboxane A2
 • Acute coronary
Medications - Summary Table ... Limited use peri-PCI ... Medications #Summary #Table ... #Pharmacology