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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Graves disease – ... Check pregnancy test ... affects diagnostic workup ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Workup ... #Endocrinology
Antiplatelet Medications - Summary Table

Aspirin - Inhibits cyclooxygenase, preventing formation of thromboxane A2
 • Acute coronary
Table Aspirin - Inhibits ... cardiovascular disease ... ticagrelor) - Inhibits ... Peripheral artery disease ... Summary #Table #Pharmacology
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
- Pharmacology ... (Jardiance) - Best ... atherosclerotic heart disease ... #Pharmacology # ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
Evaluating a Patient with Presumed Cushing Syndrome

#Cushings #Syndrome #Disease #Algorithm #Workup #Dexamethasone #Suppression #Test #diagnosis
Cushings #Syndrome #Disease ... #Algorithm #Workup ... #Suppression #Test
Antibiotic Classification by Mechanism of Action

Cell Wall Synthesis: 
Penicillins 
Cephalosporins 
Carbapenems 
Monobactams 
Beta-lactamase inhibitors
Glycopeptides 

 Protein
Beta-lactamase inhibitors ... Sulfonamides DHFR inhibitors ... Classification #Pharmacology ... GrepMed Recommended Text ... : Clinical Pharmacology
Treatment Options for Helicobacter Pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease

Active Helicobacter pylori—associated ulcer
1. Treat with anti—H pylori
and Peptic Ulcer Disease ... • Proton pump inhibitor ... with urea breath test ... fecal antigen test ... Treatment #Management #Pharmacology
Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease

Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies
 - Most reliable noninvasive test
for Celiac Disease ... patients with celiac disease ... Sensitivity for celiac disease ... value for celiac disease ... #Diagnosis #Workup
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
DPP-4 Inhibitors ... - Pharmacology ... Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits ... #Pharmacology # ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors ... therapy is non-pharmacologic ... the first line pharmacologic ... products do not work ... #Medications #Pharmacology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
DPP4 Inhibitors ... Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits ... work by increasing ... Renal #Dosing #Pharmacology ... Diabetes #DM2 #Endocrinology