Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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IDSA - Prophylaxis to Prevent First Episode of Opportunistic Disease in HIV-AIDS
 β€’ Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)
Opportunistic #Infections #OIs ... #HIVAIDS #IDSA ... #management #pharmacology
IDSA - Prophylaxis to Prevent First Episode of Opportunistic Disease in HIV-AIDS
 β€’ Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)
Opportunistic #Infections #OIs ... #HIVAIDS #IDSA ... #management #pharmacology
Guide to Treatment of Hepatitis C with Direct Acting Antivirals.

Here is a pocket guide to initial
Here is a pocket ... to the ID board review ... LemuelNonMD #Management ... #Pharmacology #
Antifungal Azoles - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism:  inhibit ergosterol synthesis (important component of fungal cell membranes)
Main metabolism is ... main toxicity is ... Isavuconazole(PO or IV) #Pharmacology ... #Antibiotics #Review
Asthma Maintenance Therapy - Stepwise Approach 

Low dose ICS 
-> Low dose ICS/LABA or Med/High dose
Here is a review ... note that this is ... nonpharmacologic management ... Stepwise #Therapy #Management ... #Pharmacology #
Antifungal Polyenes - Amphoterecin B, Abelcet, Ambisome - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: binds ergosterol in membrane and
(voriconazole is ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Synercid (Quinupristin/Dalfopristin) (IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: β€œStreptogramins”– inhibits sequential steps in ribosomal synthesis
Spectrum: covers MRSA
Not much, as it is ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Chest Tube Placement Checklist
PREPARATION
 o Consent
 o Position Patient
 o Monitoring
 o Time Out
 o Review
o Time Out o Review ... Labs o Review ... Meds o Review ... that the lung is ... Checklist #Procedure #Management
Flutycosine - Antibiotics Class Overview
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Mechanism: 5-FC interferes with DNA and protein synthesis.  Only
B for initial management ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
Mild Acne Treatment - Comedones (black/whiteheads), +/- few pustules 
1. Benzoyl Peroxide (BP) 
2. Topical Retinoid
Mild acne is ... This is defined ... First line pharmacologic ... Treatment #Mild #Management ... #Comedones #Pharmacology