Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Warfarin Tablet Colors - Strengths Mnemonic

Did you know that the tablets are color-coded? Here’s a mnemonic
the tablets are color-coded ... With other medications ... it’s the same medication ... always be the same color ... Strengths #Mnemonic #Pharmacology
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
risks/benefits in setting ... smfarmhosp_smfh #Drugs #Medications ... Treatment #COVID19 #Pharmacology ... #Table #Management
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 β€’ Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
(arrhythmia in setting ... summary #comparison #table ... #pharmacology # ... indications
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mucosal Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Initial Episodes (Duration of Therapy: 7–14 days)
Preferred
Recommendations for Treating ... mucoadhesive buccal tablet ... chew, or crush tablet ... Treatment #management #opportunistic ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Celiac Disease Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:  Nonspecific symptoms (iron-deficiency anemia, failure to thrive, fever, skin
Celiac Disease Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: Nonspecific ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) - Atypical Antipsychotics 
INVEGA TRINZA 3 MONTHS 
ARISTADA 2 MONTHS 
INVEGA 1 MONTH
SUSTENNA
Adherence to daily medications ... is the shortest lasting ... Pharmacists are able ... Antipsychotics #Pharmacology
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
lesions or SSLs β€’ Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Tests #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing #
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
semaglutide, the same medication ... starting dose before getting ... drug to remain stable ... take any other medications ... semaglutide #Diabetes #Pharmacology
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 β€’ FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
lesions or SSLs β€’ Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Tests #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Toxoplasma gondii Encephalitis in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
 β€’
Preventing and Treating ... Encephalitis in HIV-AIDS Indications ... Prevention #Treatment #opportunistic ... HIVAIDS #management #pharmacology ... #pharmacology