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Tuberculosis Testing

LATENT TB
• LTBI is diagnosed when an asymptomatic patient has a positive TST or IGRA
microscopy • Testing ... result cannot be used ... to exclude pulmonary ... #Tuberculosis #Testing ... #Diagnosis #Workup
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... disease (COPD) ... the outpatient setting ... #Algorithm #Management
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
as Asthma and COPD ... the duration of action ... to 6-8 hours to work ... combined, or when used ... treatment #comparison #table
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
Drugs Used for the ... risks/benefits in setting ... = mechanism of action ... smfarmhosp_smfh #Drugs #Medications ... #Pharmacology #Table
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
deposit and can activate ... stain, culture used ... Metabolic syndrome • Medications ... Synovial Fluid Testing ... acute gout • ↑ C-reactive
Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) - Atypical Antipsychotics 
INVEGA TRINZA 3 MONTHS 
ARISTADA 2 MONTHS 
INVEGA 1 MONTH
SUSTENNA
Long-Acting Injectable ... antipsychotics, are used ... Adherence to daily medications ... is the shortest lasting ... Pharmacists are able
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... days before Pulmonary ... surgery Stress Testing
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in HIV-AIDS
Treating LTBI (to prevent TB disease)
Indications:
prevent TB disease) Indications ... no evidence of active ... treatment for active ... Please refer to the table ... ARV drugs when used
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Disseminated Mycobacterium Avium Complex in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Disseminated
Preventing and Treating ... Prophylaxis): Indications ... please refer to Table ... recommendation when used ... Note: Active TB