Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 
Recommended Dose Conversions 

Valsartan 
Irbesartan 
Losartan 
Olmesartan 
Telmisartan 
Candesartan 
Azilsartan 
Eprosartan 

A few
Conversions ... conversion that ... class is still going ... lower incidence of dry ... #Table #Dosing
Insulin Dosing Basics - Initiating Insulin for T2DM and Converting Insulin Products 

Insulin dosing can be
Insulin Dosing Basics ... Products Insulin dosing ... insulin at 10 units/day ... Insulin #Basics #Dosing ... #Conversion #Initiating
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... If patient is stable ... Buprenorphine Dosing ... take oral/SL, try ... chronic pain split dosing
Causes of Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Prehepatic:
 β€’ Portal vein thrombosis
 β€’ Splenic
Causes of Ascites ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Malnutrition β€’ Protein-losing ... Perforated viscus Dr
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 β€’ Congestive heart failure
 β€’ Constrictive
Causes of Pleural ... Effusion - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... syndrome β€’ Protein-losing ... nail syndrome Dr
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
/ IBD Renal Loses ... Hypomagnesemia #Differential ... Low #Magnesium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes #Workup
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Buprenorphine - Comparison Table ... In these cases, ... Dosing usually begins ... 25mg on the first day ... formulation, the dose
Focal Periphyseal Edema (FOPE lesion) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 β€’ Arrows identifying the characteristic edema-like signal
signal about the closing ... emanates from the closing ... β€’ DOES NOT require ... (save $$) Differential ... Dr.
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
particularly those coming ... broad category and does ... very remarkable w/differential ... identifies 85 to 95% of cases ... or 1 mg/kg/day,
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm ... q 6 hours PRN nausea ... 1 algorithm ● ... hold additional dosing ... Buprenorphine #Initiation #Algorithm