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Metformin - First Line Treatment for Diabetes Type 2
• Start with initial dose of 500 mg
Treatment for Diabetes ... form and consider using ... than stopping medication ... #Titration #Pharmacology ... #Diabetes #DM2
Anti-infective stewardship, including tips for using anti-infectives wisely, criteria for stepdown from IV to PO dosage
including tips for using ... anti-infectives ... IV to PO anti-infectives ... #pharmacology #antibiotics ... #medications #table
GLP-1 Agonists

Adlyxin (Lixisenatide) Daily
Bydureon (Exenatide ER) Weekly 
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Weekly 
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Weekly 
Victoza (Liraglutide) Daily
commonly used medications ... to treat Type 2 Diabetes ... GLP1 #Agonists #Pharmacology ... #Dosing #Diabetes ... #DM2 #Endocrinology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
Normal and Renal Dosing ... very tolerable medication ... #Pharmacology # ... Management #Diabetes ... #DM2 #Endocrinology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Clenching of fist during ... Poorly controlled DM ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... Medications 2.
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Clenching of fist during ... Poorly controlled DM ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... Medications 2.
Key Color Coded Medications For the Emergency Provider

 
 - Tan indicates antimicrobials/anti-infectives which may include
Tan indicates antimicrobials ... /anti-infectives ... viral or fungal infections ... #Pharmacology #Medications ... Topical #Color #Coding
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
GLP-1 Agonist Dosing ... semaglutide, the same medication ... take any other medications ... #semaglutide #Diabetes ... #Pharmacology #
IDSA Diabetic Foot infection - In Which Situations Is Diagnostic Bone Biopsy Most Recommended?
 • Patient
IDSA Diabetic Foot ... infection - In ... osteomyelitis with antibiotic-resistant ... inflammatory markers during ... #Bone #Biopsy #Indications