Toxicology
Toxicology: Introduction Print Section Listen There are approximately 2.4 million cases of ingestion or toxin exposure annually in the US. Half are in children younger than 6 yr, with a…
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Sprains and Strains Print Section Listen Introduction Goal of section: The reader will understand common causes of acute ankle, knee, shoulder, back injuries, and chronic back pathology injuries, their diagnoses…
Infectious Disease
Antibiotic Guide Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print Penicillins Bactericidal: Inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis via competitive inhibition of transpeptidase Class Examples Antimicrobial Spectrum Adverse Effects Miscellaneous Narrow…
Endocrinology
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Print Section Listen Definition: Plasma glucose level that meets ADA criteria for DM (see table below) Diagnosing Diabetes Mellitus and Impaired Glucose Regulation Print Section Listen |…
Hematology
Presenting Signs and Symptoms of Hematologic Disorders Print Section Listen | Download (.pdf) | Print Disease Symptoms and Signs Anemia Pallor, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, chest pain, weight loss, jaundice, tachypnea…
Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid–Base Balance
Maintenance IV Fluid (MIVF) and Electrolyte Requirements Print Section Listen Daily Fluid Requirements Kilograms of Body Weight–Based Method (Pediatrics. 1957;19:823) 1–10 kg: 100 mL/kg/d and 10–20 kg: 50 mL/kg/d and…
High-Yield Ambulatory Care
ADHD Print Section Listen Affects 6%–9% of school-aged children. Evaluation and Diagnosis Multiple components are involved in appropriate evaluation and diagnosis (Pediatrics 2000;105(5):1158). The PCP should consider ADHD in any…
Gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Print Section Listen Definitions: Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is normal passage of gastric contents into the esophagus; GERD consists of symptoms and complications of GER; rumination is voluntary habitual…
