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Algorithm for Suspected Penicillin Allergy in Patients Undergoing Surgery 

• Cephalosporins may be prescribed to patients
• If the reaction ... likelihood of a reaction ... skin-test positive ... skin-test positive ... #Preoperative #Management
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Mechanism of Action: Allergen-specific ... dermatitis, Tuberculin test ... , Graft rejection ... #types #allergy ... classification #comparison
Group A Strep Pharyngitis, also known as  Strep Throat. 

In addition to symptomatic presentation, a
rapid antigen detection ... test can be done ... certain. ---- There are ... testing! ... #StrepThroat #Management
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
indirect Coombs test ... Crossmatch - involves testing ... - Allergic ... false negatives on testing ... Transfusions #diagnosis #management
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
Diagnosis and Management ... glucose suppression test ... • Pituitary testing ... MRI+contrast Management ... Transsphenoidal surgical resection
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Cancer Screening Tests ... Colonoscopy: 100% detection ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Cancer Screening Tests ... Colonoscopy: 100% detection ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing #
6/02/2022 UPDATE: This assay is designed to detect non-variola orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox virus. It is not
should use this algorithm ... polymerase chain reaction ... Although electron ... microscopy and antibody detection ... Negative Staining Electron