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Background Definition: Pernicious anemia is caused by a lack of intrinsic factor (IF) which leads to vitamin B12 deficiency resulting in megaloblastic anemia. -The name pernicious anemia dates from the era when treatment had not yet been discovered and the disease was...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Am Fam Physician 2014;90(1):26-32. Pharmacologic management of pain at the end of life.
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Bacteriuria without symptoms Midstream: ≥105 CFU/ml Cath: ≥102CFU/ml Pyuria is present > 50% of patients Asymptomatic bacteria in patients with a transplanted kidney? No benefit to treating. Acute AMS in an elderly patient in a nursing home. UA and Cx shows...
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Severe Symptomatic Hypertension (Hypertensive Crisis) IV Drugs Oral Medications Clonidine 0.1-0.2 mg Labetalol 200-400mg BID. Start: 100mg po BID, may increase by 200 mg / dayq2-3 days. Max 2400 mg/day. May divide dose TID. Taper dose over 1-2 wks to D/C. Hydralazine...
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Diagnosis Treatment Further Reading / References Am Fam Physician. 2017 Apr 15;95(8):492-500. Severe Asymptomatic Hypertension: Evaluation and Treatment. https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0415/p492.html
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Definition: Diagnosis Treatment Postexposure prophylaxis -Indicated for any close contact regardless of immunization status. “Close contacts include those exposed in households, dormitories, or child care centers, or those who have direct contact with the source...
