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Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Each class of medications ... own benefits and risks ... the hypoglycemia risk ... pharmacotherapy #table ... comparison #management #medications
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... #management #algorithm ... pharmacology #treatment #medications ... #table #pharmacotherapy
Abbreviated Beers List of Medications to Avoid in the Elderly

The Beers List, which was updated in
Beers List of Medications ... List includes 48 medications ... unnecessarily high risk ... be avoided.11 TABLE ... #Geriatrics #Medications
Orthostatic Hypotension - Management Algorithm
Positive orthostatic vital signs defined as one of the following (within 3
Hypotension - Management Algorithm ... No → Medication ... Yes → Medication ... overloaded or at risk ... Hypotension #Management #Algorithm
Inpatient Cath Lab Indications
Cath Lab ASAP:
STEMI
NSTEMI:
1. Unstable/cardiogenic shock
2. Severe LV dysfunction or
3. Recurrent/persistent rest angina despite
Inpatient Cath Lab Indications ... or high (5-7) risk ... TIMI low (1-2) risk ... Rx: NSTEMI/UA: stable ... TIMI low (1-2) risk
IDSA Algorithm for the Initial Management of Fever and Neutropenia

LOW RISK
 • Antidpated neutropenia < 7
IDSA Algorithm for ... Neutropenia LOW RISK ... and clinically stable ... comorbidities HIGH RISK ... #fever #IDSA #Algorithm
Streptococcus Bacteremia - Indications for Echocardiogram
1) Identify the streptococci:
  - Low-risk streptococci: S. intermedius, S.
Streptococcus Bacteremia - Indications ... streptococci: - Low-risk ... - Very high-risk ... Streptococcus #Bacteremia #Indications ... diagnosis #cardiology #algorithm
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
and Management Algorithm ... 6.5 % - Reduces Risk ... DM2 • High risk ... Rubella) • Medications ... Targets #Management #algorithm
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
, may consider risks ... smfarmhosp_smfh #Drugs #Medications ... #Pharmacology #Table
Who to test for BRCA 1/2?
Female Breast Cancer:
 • ≤ 45-50 years at diagnosis
 • Triple
cancers in this table ... Jewish or other risk ... factors in this table ... /2 >5% (as per risk ... BRCA #testing #indications