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Diagnosis of septic thrombophlebitis is suggested by continued fever after antibiotic

therapy.
Topical Cicloporox , in the tx of seborrheic dermatitis can causes burning and contact
dermatitis.
Ciclopirox 0.77% gel & Ketoconazole 2% cream are 1st line therapy for seborrheic
dermatitis of the face and body.
Alpha blockers are better than placebo at helping patients pass ureteral stones.
Maternal age >35 decreases the likelihood of a successful VBAC.
Goal: Diastolic B/P <90 in patients over 30 (no systolic recommendation)
Goal: Systolic B/P < 150 in patients older than 60.
Goal: B/P < 140/90 in patients with CKD or DM
Thiazides, CCB, ACE-I, & ARBs are first line in non-black patients for tx of HTN
CCBs and thiazides (Not ace-I OR ARB) are first line in blacks.
All races with CKD, initial treatment with ACE-I or ARB.
Patients with CAD-BB & ACE-I ARB
Patients with CVA/TIA: ACE
Patients with CHF: BB & ACE-I if EF <40%
DM: Initial tx with ACE or ARB (thiazide/CCB in blacks)
Over-the-counter cough and cold medications should not be used in children younger
than four years because of potential harms and lack of benefit.
Treatment with buckwheat honey, Pelargonium sidoides (geranium) extract (Umcka
Coldcare), nasal saline irrigation, vapor rub, or zinc sulfate may decrease cold symptoms
in children.
The cut off most often used for COPD diagnosis on a spirometry test while the
patient is stable = < 70% of predicted
Tramadol should be avoided in patients with a history of seizures
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