COPD Exacerbation (Inpatient)

Dx: Acute respiratory distress 2/2 COPD exacerbation -Likely 2/2 to ______________________ – admit to telemetry -Bronchodilators (SAA + SABA): Ipratropium + albuterol nebs or MDI -Systemic steroids (PO or IV) -Antibiotics: Will start abx if infection suspected....

Vitamin D Deficiency / Disorder

Background Pathogenesis: The function of the Parathyroid Hormone. 2) Vitamin D Action. -What is Vitamin D? -How is vitamin D made? -Undiagnosed vitamin D deficiency is common. -Test: 25-hydroxyvitamin D is the barometer for vitamin D status. Most experts define...