VERY simplified list of common drug side effects
... used for many systems: pulmonary, rheumatology, dermatology, etc. suppression of the body’s immune response may be the therapeutic intent (post organ transplant, rheumatologic disease), or it may be an adverse effect used in treatment of a brain tumor Adverse effects: a. Immune system: immunos ...
... used for many systems: pulmonary, rheumatology, dermatology, etc. suppression of the body’s immune response may be the therapeutic intent (post organ transplant, rheumatologic disease), or it may be an adverse effect used in treatment of a brain tumor Adverse effects: a. Immune system: immunos ...
2015 Final Question Paper and Key 1.
... lethargic child; his heart rate is 180 beats per minute, his respiratory rate is 30 breaths per minute and his blood pressure is low for age. He has poor skin turgor, 5 second capillary refill and cool extremities. Which of the following fluids is most appropriate management for his condition? A) B) ...
... lethargic child; his heart rate is 180 beats per minute, his respiratory rate is 30 breaths per minute and his blood pressure is low for age. He has poor skin turgor, 5 second capillary refill and cool extremities. Which of the following fluids is most appropriate management for his condition? A) B) ...
Ventricular Fibrillation-Discussion 4
... uselessly, instead of pumping blood. During ventricular fibrillation, blood pressure plummets, cutting off blood supply to your vital organs, including the brain. Most people lose consciousness within seconds and require immediate medical attention, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and ...
... uselessly, instead of pumping blood. During ventricular fibrillation, blood pressure plummets, cutting off blood supply to your vital organs, including the brain. Most people lose consciousness within seconds and require immediate medical attention, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and ...
congestive heart failure
... • Nap to restore energy. • Recognize energy limitations. • Conserve energy. • Adapt lifestyle to energy level. • Report adequate endurance for activity. ...
... • Nap to restore energy. • Recognize energy limitations. • Conserve energy. • Adapt lifestyle to energy level. • Report adequate endurance for activity. ...
Handover Orientation Exercise Care Transitions – Intern Orientation
... multilobar pneumonia on chest X-ray. His vital signs upon presentation to the ER were a temperature of 38.7C, heart rate 136/minute, respiratory rate 36/minute, BP 84/56, and 86% on room air. In the ER, he received 2 liters of normal saline as well as antibiotics. Blood culture results are pending. ...
... multilobar pneumonia on chest X-ray. His vital signs upon presentation to the ER were a temperature of 38.7C, heart rate 136/minute, respiratory rate 36/minute, BP 84/56, and 86% on room air. In the ER, he received 2 liters of normal saline as well as antibiotics. Blood culture results are pending. ...
Infective Endocarditis
... toes (Oslers nodes) Roth spots – retinal haemorrhage with small clear centre Confusion ...
... toes (Oslers nodes) Roth spots – retinal haemorrhage with small clear centre Confusion ...
Permax and Dostinex Litigation Heats Up
... medications used to treat mainly patients with Parkinson’s Disease and Restless Leg Syndrome. Unfortunately, like many other recent medications, these drugs and their generic equivalents were withdrawn from the market for causing damage to patients’ heart valves. Specifically, studies have shown tha ...
... medications used to treat mainly patients with Parkinson’s Disease and Restless Leg Syndrome. Unfortunately, like many other recent medications, these drugs and their generic equivalents were withdrawn from the market for causing damage to patients’ heart valves. Specifically, studies have shown tha ...
Review
... The patient's medical history, gathered from the family, includes depression for which the patient is medicated. Which of the following antidepressant classes have seizures as a common adverse reaction to? a. ...
... The patient's medical history, gathered from the family, includes depression for which the patient is medicated. Which of the following antidepressant classes have seizures as a common adverse reaction to? a. ...
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CLERKSHIPS
... GI Endocrine Renal Disposition Heme Code Status IMMUNIZATIONS rd th You must be current with all immunizations to participate in 3 and 4 year clerkships. This includes an annual TB test and all immunizations required by the School of Medicine. Many ...
... GI Endocrine Renal Disposition Heme Code Status IMMUNIZATIONS rd th You must be current with all immunizations to participate in 3 and 4 year clerkships. This includes an annual TB test and all immunizations required by the School of Medicine. Many ...
The Child with Cardiovascular Dysfunction
... •Pathophysiology: the altered hemodynamic status depends on the size of the pulmonary stenosis, blood get shunted from right to left, if the pressure in the pulmonary is higher than the systemic pressure, and blood gets shunted from left to right if the systemic pressure is higher than pulmonary. S& ...
... •Pathophysiology: the altered hemodynamic status depends on the size of the pulmonary stenosis, blood get shunted from right to left, if the pressure in the pulmonary is higher than the systemic pressure, and blood gets shunted from left to right if the systemic pressure is higher than pulmonary. S& ...
Mnemonic for Step 2 CS
... S-leep pattern (insomnia, early waking) F-amily history (any illnesses in the family, particulary first-degree relatives) O-b/Gyn history (last menstrual period, pregnancies, miscarriages, abortions, length of periods) S-exual habits (STDs, male/female preference) S-ocial history (smoking, alcohol, ...
... S-leep pattern (insomnia, early waking) F-amily history (any illnesses in the family, particulary first-degree relatives) O-b/Gyn history (last menstrual period, pregnancies, miscarriages, abortions, length of periods) S-exual habits (STDs, male/female preference) S-ocial history (smoking, alcohol, ...
stages of heart failure
... STAGES OF HEART FAILURE The stages of heart failure were developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) to help patients better understand their diagnosis and what to expect over time. STAGE DEFINITION OF STAGE ...
... STAGES OF HEART FAILURE The stages of heart failure were developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) to help patients better understand their diagnosis and what to expect over time. STAGE DEFINITION OF STAGE ...
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... embolus and organ involved – Immediate cessation of distal blood flow – Acute severe pain and gradual loss of sensory and motor function – 5 P’s – Cold distally ...
... embolus and organ involved – Immediate cessation of distal blood flow – Acute severe pain and gradual loss of sensory and motor function – 5 P’s – Cold distally ...
Acute hypertensive crisis
... Papilloedema, retinal haemorrhages on looking into the back of the eyes (fundoscopy) Haemorrhagic stroke, (see TIA / Stroke) Asymptomatic ...
... Papilloedema, retinal haemorrhages on looking into the back of the eyes (fundoscopy) Haemorrhagic stroke, (see TIA / Stroke) Asymptomatic ...
