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Imaging options for exclusion of PE in pregnant women
The radiation dose required for either V/Q scanning
for exclusion of PE ... outlined in Table ... PulmonaryEmbolism #PE ... #Pregnancy #Workup ... #Imaging #Comparison
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... Antigen-antibody complexes are ... Tuberculin test, Graft rejection ... #allergy #table ... classification #comparison
Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm
Step 1: Consider history. Most patients presenting with hypernatremia are either very
Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm ... hypernatremia are ... determine the type ... using initial Uosm ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup
PDE5 inhibitors are usually the drugs of first choice for erectile dysfunction.

PDE5 inhibitors enhance an erection that is
PDE5 inhibitors are ... inhibitors enhance an erection ... #pharmacology #comparison ... #medications #dosing ... #drugs #table #
GLP-1 Agonists

Adlyxin (Lixisenatide) Daily
Bydureon (Exenatide ER) Weekly 
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Weekly 
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Weekly 
Victoza (Liraglutide) Daily
medications to treat Type ... They work primarily ... upset (since it works ... GI tract) and injection ... #Pharmacology #Dosing
What are the different types of buprenorphine?

Though predominantly used as a sublingual film, buprenorphine can also
What are the different ... types of buprenorphine ... associated with direct injection ... #Formulations #Types ... #Comparison #Table
Important Fungal Stains
Mycology Lab:
 • Calcofluor white - Fluorochrome that binds glucans and chitin in fungal
Hematoxylin and eosin ... sensitive as Ag detection ... ; some strains are ... fungi #fungus #comparison ... #table
Prospective Algorithm for workup of Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy

 Righini M et al. Diagnosis of Pulmonary
Prospective Algorithm ... for workup of Pulmonary ... Pulmonary Embolism During ... Pulmonary #Embolism #Algorithm ... #PE #Pregnancy
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
severe with any type ... caused by a massive PE ... Pathophysiology: - PE ... - PE also reduces ... also occur with a PE
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
GLP-1 Agonist Dosing ... oral route by using ... Otherwise, it works ... drug to remain stable ... GLP1 agonists are