C peptide and Diabetes

9 years ago

The connecting peptide, or C-peptide, is a short 31-amino-acid protein that connects insulin's A-chain to its B-chain in the proinsulin…

Nondihydropyridine vs. Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers

9 years ago

Dihydropyridine: Think Amlodipine and Nifedipine (-dipine) They act through systemic vascular vasodilation of arteries. Can be used to treat angina.…

What are the signs of Pseudo seizures (Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures)?

9 years ago

Controversial topic, and do not refer to them as Pseudo seizures to staff/neurology. The correct terminology is Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures.…

What Stones are Radiopaque? (seen on KUB)

9 years ago

STONES SEEN ON X-RAY [70-90% of stones] calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate:: 75-85%     struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate): 15%  [look for…

What is Fever of unknown origin?

9 years ago

Definition: a temperature >38.3 C (101 F) for at least three weeks' duration AND failure to identify a source after…

Multiple Myeloma and CRAB

9 years ago

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of plasma cells); the classic mnemonic of symptoms/ findings is CRAB. hyperCalcemia Renal failure (Cr elevated) Anemia…

What is the ‘4-2-1’ rule?

9 years ago

Normally, we use the ‘4-2-1’ rule for calculating rates of maintenance fluid administration: 4mL/kg/hr for each of the 1st 10kg…

What are the 5Ts and 5Hs of ACLS?

9 years ago

5 Ts: Thrombus (cardiac or pulmonary) Tension Pneumothorax Tamponade Toxin Trauma 5 Hs: Hypoxia Hypovolemia Hypo/Hyperkalemia Hypothermia Hydrogen Excess (Acidosis)…

What are the Shockable and Non-Shockable Rhythms?

9 years ago

Shockable: VFib or ventricular tachycardia (V-Tach) Nonshockable: Pulse Electrical Activity (PEA) or Asystole References American Heart Association. 2005 American Heart…

What are the six deadly causes of chest pain?

9 years ago

You will be asked for this differential countless times throughout your training. Why? Because it is essential that you do…

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