Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds

Vomiting can cause contraction alkalosis. They lose HCL as they induce vomiting, leading to contraction alkalosis. Patient’s have hypokalemia Bulimia nervosa Distorted body image; Over concern with body shape/weight Recurrent binge eating Self-Induced vomiting...

INPATIENT PROCEDURE GUIDELINES

Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds, HOSPITAL MEDICINE

PREPROCEDURE LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS AND ANTICOAGULATION MANAGEMENT (5/2016)  INPATIENT ADVANCED PROCEDURES GUIDELINES lower risk procedures higher risk procedures labs and management No pre-procedural labs unless specified below Do not hold ASA/clopidogrel (Plavix)...

Hypertension in children and adolescents

Clinic A/P, Peds

Diagnosis Definition of HTN in children and adolescents reviewed with the patient. The goal of initial diagnostic evaluation will be to 1) Identify children with curable HTN who may have a curable disease, 2) Identify other comorbid risk factors (eg, obesity and...

Epistaxis – Nosebleeds

Clinic A/P, Peds

#Epistaxis – Nosebleeds -Pathophysiology and causes reviewed. Acute treatment -Position patient leaning forward. This Keeps blood from collecting posteriorly. Prevents Nausea and airway obstruction -Pinch the nose for 10-20 minutes. -Oxymetazoline (Afrin) spray....

Acne Vulgaris

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, DERMATOLOGY

Diagnosis H&P consistent with acne vulgaris. Acne severity: ______ DDx of Acne:_____ Inflammatory lesions vs. noninflammatory lesions. Treatment -Treatment per acne severity based on acne algorithm from the Global Alliance to Improve Acne. -Pharmacologic and...

Hypothyroidism

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, ENDOCRINOLOGY, Hospital A/P, Adults

Definition: High TSH + high, normal, or low free T4 Diagnosis H&P is consistent with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Labs: TSH, free T4, antithyroid antibodies (antithyroid peroxidase and antithyroglobulin), CBC, CMP, lipid panel, and CK. Treatment Levothyroxine...