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AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal ... Osteoporosis Treatment ... Algorithm Evaluate ... benefits and risks of medications ... #Osteoporosis #AACE
Medications Used in Hypertensive Emergencies
Vasodilators: Hydralazine, Nitroglycerin, Sodium nitroprusside 
Calcium Channel Blockers: Clevidipine, Nicardipine
ß-Blockers: Esmolol, Labetalol,
Medications Used ... Labetalol, Metoprolol ACE ... #Hypertension #Medications ... #Management #Treatment ... #Pharmacology #Table
Algorithm for choosing the appropriate candidate for stress testing in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Algorithm for choosing ... it is based on ACC ... evaluation of stable ... #ACS #stresstest ... #CAD
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Pharmacology Comparison Table ... Suppression of PACs ... Acute coronary syndrome ... indicated in pt w/o CAD ... Pharmacology #Comparison #Table
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... under-coagulation can ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology #treatment ... #medications #table
Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis and Management
PTH Independent (↑ PTH)
 • LOW VIT D
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Kidney Disease (CKD ... Transfusions - Medications ... - Autoimmune: APS ... - DiGeorge Syndrome ... #differential #algorithm
Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
- Metabolic syndrome ... ARB, diabetes) ACE ... failure - Co-medication ... - Metabolic syndrome ... contraindications #table
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
muscles of tongue, face ... reduction; change medication ... Neuroleptic malignant syndrome ... tremor ("rabbit syndrome ... months or years of treatment
Antihypertensive Drugs - Summary
Diuretics:
 • Thiazide type: Chlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide
 • Thiazide-like: Chlorthalidone, Indapamide, Metolazone
 • Loop
Carvedilol, Labetalol Ca2 ... Renin-Angiotensin System: • ACE ... hypertension #htn #medications ... #summary #table
HEART Score – A Tool For the ED The HEART score is an excellent tool that
excellent tool that can ... Acute Coronary Syndrome ... further workup and treatment ... Cardiac Event (MACE ... #HEART #Score #MACE