Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Antacids usually contain a combination of magnesium trisilicate, aluminum hydroxide, or calcium carbonate. Maalox = Magnesium Aluminium Hydroxides Calcium carbonate = Tums Gas-X = Simethicone
ENDOCRINOLOGY, Pharmacy and Therapeutics
“Patients on amiodarone can develop either hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. It is recommended that a patient on amiodarone have baseline thyroid function tests (free T4, TSH) with follow-up testing every 6 months to monitor for these conditions.” ABFM...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Med – Route – Dose – Time – Site – initials Aspirin 325mg PO Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) 12.5mg or 25mg or 50mg IM / IV Bicillin LA 6 million / 1ml. Give: 3million units (i.e. 1/2ml) or 6million units (i.e. 1ml) or 9million units (1.5ml)...
DERMATOLOGY, Pharmacy and Therapeutics
White Vinegar Water Dissolve 2 teaspoons of white vinegar in a ( oz) spray bottle of distilled water. Spray and rub into skin conditions often for relief. Baking Soda Water Dissolve one teaspoon baking soda in two cups of lukewarm water. Soak affected area using a...
Clinic A/P, adults, Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Which procedures may need prophylaxis to prevent infectious endocarditis? Dental, oral, or upper respiratory tract procedures Who should receive antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent infectious endocarditis? People who are at highest risk for infective endocarditis (see...
Clinic A/P, adults, OB/GYN, Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Uterotonic agents for treating PPH 2/2 to uterine atony Oxytocin (Pitocin) — 1st line agent. Misoprostol (Cytotec) Methylergonovine – CONTRAINDICATED in patients with any degree of HTN or history of HTN Carboprost (Hemabate) – CONTRAINDICATED...
