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Contraception Quick Start Algorithm
 1. Pill, Patch, Ring, Injection
 2. Progestin IUD or Implant
 3. Copper
Pill, Patch, Ring ... Algorithm #gynecology #management
Potassium Electrolyte Repletion
If patient also has hypomagnesemia, replete magnesium before repleting potassium
Oral:
 • Pills (ask pharmacy
potassium Oral: • Pills ... give in 10 mEq pills ... because the pills ... Electrolyte #Repletion #management
Contraception and CKD
Preferred Contraception in kidney disease: Intrauterine devices and progesterone only methods
Avoid combined progesterone/estrogen pills

#Contraception
progesterone/estrogen pills ... Contraception #CKD #management
Asplenia Management
 • Key Pathogens: H. influenzae type b, Neisseria meningitidis, Capnocytophaga spp, Malaria, Babesia
 •
Asplenia Management ... antibiotic aka "pill-in-pocket ... asplenic #Asplenia #Management
HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
1) Available Agents (one pill daily): TDF-FTC, TAF-FTC
2) Who? Adolescents and adults >
Available Agents (one pill ... #Prophylaxis #management
A practical guide to starting levothyroxine therapy
Calculate full replacement dose: 1.6 mcg/kg/day
Young, otherwise healthy patient:
 •
to take their pill ... initiation #starting #management
Contraceptives - Effectiveness of Family Planning Methods

 - Implant, Intrauterine Device, Male Sterilization, Female Sterilization
- Injectable, Pill ... Comparison #Methods #Management
PCOS Treatment
1st line = weight loss
 • 5-10% weight loss can restore ovulatory cycles
 • Improvement
• Progesterone pill ... PCOS #Treatment #management
Iron Replacement - Non-meat Sources of Iron and Iron Content (mg)
1. One iron pill per day
One iron pill per ... with meat as this will ... coffee with iron pills ... FoodList #Nutrition #Management
Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

Treatment options for AUD include psychosocial treatment and medications. Individualize based on
666 mg TID (6 pills ... PrimaryCare #Treatment #Management