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Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms and Side Effects

Withdrawal: Dizziness, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting
Serotonin Syndrome - Potentially Life
Serotonin-Norepinephrine ... SerotoninNorepinephrine #Inhibitors #Pathophysiology ... #Pharmacology #SideEffects ... Psychiatry #Diagnosis #Signs ... #Symptoms
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Serotonin Syndrome:
   - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
sensations) #SSRIs ... #Pathophysiology ... #Pharmacology #SideEffects ... Psychiatry #Diagnosis #Signs ... #Symptoms
Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
Management of Serotonin ... Identify and stop all ... normalize vital signs ... then 2 mg q2h if symptoms ... #treatment #toxicology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Management
Global IBS Symptoms:
  - Limited trial low FODMAP diet
) - Management Global ... IBS Symptoms: ... peristalsis - 5-HT4 (Serotonin ... Gastroenterology and Hepatology ... gastroenterology #treatment
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... Lysis Syndrome: • Pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Diagnosis and Management ... for diagnosis Treatment ... peristalsis - 5-HT4 (Serotonin ... Gastroenterology and Hepatology ... gastroenterology #treatment
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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Diagnosis and Management ... , signs, and complications ... • Treatment is ... PV #Diagnosis #Management ... #hematology
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
/Symptoms: • Usually ... be present or signs ... Pathophysiology: ... Coli, but can also ... data • Early treatment
Pituitary Mass Effects - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Pituitary turnors are almost always a benign
adenomas that require treatment ... non-secreting (30%) as ... Signs / Symptoms ... #Macroadenoma #SideEffects ... mnemonic #GLFTAP #pathophysiology
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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cases Clinical Signs ... years - May have signs ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis: - MRI is ... should be done in ALL