Renal and Urologic Problems

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Optional Tests • Maximal urinary flow rate. It is tested if greater than 15 mL per second excludes clinically important BOO due to BPH. • Measurement of postvoid residual urine (PVR) by…

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Cardiovascular Problems

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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…

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Problems Related to the Female Reproductive System

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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,…

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Emergency Problems in Ambulatory Care

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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…

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Gastrointestinal Problems

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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…

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Family Planning and Maternity Care

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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…

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Disorders of the Nervous System

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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)….

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