10 Nov Cephalosporins, Internal Medicine Cephalosporins December 10, 2021 By 1st Generation: Cefazolin, Cephalexin -Gram+ -PEcK: proteus, E. coli, Klebsiella 2nd Generation: Cefoxitin, Cefaclor, Cefuroxime ...Continue reading
03 Nov Clinical Sciences, Internal Medicine Chronic Renal Failure October 19, 2022 By Chronic renal failure--> decreased clearance of phosphate --> hyperphosphatemia --> decreased production of activated vitamin ...Continue reading
03 Nov Clinical Sciences, Internal Medicine Diseases of Heart Muscle October 19, 2022 By Dilated Cardiomyopathy: -most common type. -dysfunction of left ventricular contractility -caused by CAD (causing ischemia), MI, in...Continue reading
03 Nov Clinical Sciences, Internal Medicine Cushing’s Syndrome October 19, 2022 By Syndrome: increase in glucocorticoids (primarily cortisol). -Disease: this happens when the pituitary releases ACTH. ACTH will also ...Continue reading
03 Nov Clinical Sciences, Internal Medicine Clinical Lab Values October 19, 2022 By Clinical Lab Values Albumin 3.2 - 5 g/dl Alkaline phosphatase (Adults: 25-60) 33 - 131 IU/L Adults &...Continue reading
03 Nov Clinical Sciences, Internal Medicine Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — Chronic Bronchitis & Emphysema October 19, 2022 By COPD: 1) Chronic bronchitis: clinical diagnosis; chronic productive cough (3+ months/yr for at least 2 consecutive years) 2) Emphysem...Continue reading