The first-line antihypertensive drug classes are thiazide diuretics (TZD), angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs), CCBs, and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). β-Receptor blockers no longer enjoy a first-line status in the treatment…
Figure 13.1-1. Vaginal smears of common vaginitis pathogens. A: Trichomonas vaginalis. B: Candida albicans. (A: Reproduced with permission from Sun T. Parasitic disorders: pathology, diagnosis, and management. 2nd ed. Baltimore,…
Monitoring • Pulse oximetry • SaO2 90% or less in adults or 92% or less in children indicates severe airflow obstruction • Oxygenation may decrease with β-agonist inhalant therapy due to increases in…
Common Gastritis (erosive due to NSAIDs) Esophagitis Peptic ulcer disease Esophagogastric varices with or without portal hypertensive gastropathy Gastroesophageal mucosal tears Cancer (carcinoma, lymphoma, polyps) Dieulafoy lesions (active arterial bleeding…
Table 6.1-2 Pharmacological Treatments for Prevention of Episodic Migraine4,10 • Relaxation training with or without thermal biofeedback, electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback, and cognitive-behavioral therapy may be considered in preventing migraine (Grade A)….
STERILIZATION Tubal Sterilization This is a surgical method of preventing the ovum from being fertilized or reaching the uterine cavity by occluding or otherwise interrupting the fallopian tubes. This method…
Figure 4.3-1. An algorithm for the treatment of croup. *, dosage 0.6 mg per kg; ‡, dosage L-epinephrine 1:1,000, see text for dose. (From Skolnik NS. Croup. J Fam Pract…
REFERENCES 1. Sturchler DA. Exposure—a guide to sources of infection. Chapter 4. Invertebrates. Herndon, VA: ASM Press; 2006:85. 2. Chapel TA, Katta R, Kuszmar T. Pediculosis pubis in clinic for treatment of…
WEB ADDRESSES • American Botanical Council: http://www.herbs.org/ • U.S. Pharmacopeia: http://www.usp.org • Food and Drug Administration (FDA): http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov REFERENCES 1. German Commission E Monographs. Austin, TX: American Botanical Council; 1998. 2. Natural medicines comprehensive database….
Often presents with acute hypertension and progressive renal failure and proteinuria as well as microscopic hematuria Possible to be normotensive but actually is hypertensive compared with baseline Important to monitor…
