C peptide and Diabetes

10 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

10 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)?

10 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)

10 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?

10 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

10 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?

10 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?

10 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?

10 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?

10 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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