A patient taking warfarin suddenly develops bleeding after starting an antibiotic. Which antibiotic is notorious for potentiating warfarin?
A. Clindamycin
B. Metronidazole
C. Penicillin G
D. Cefazolin
Liver Function Tests don't have to be confusing.
A simple way to remember enzyme elevation patterns is the CAO approach:
C- Chronic hepatitis➡️ Mild elevation of all enzymes
A - Acute hepatitis➡️Marked⬆️ AST & ALT
O- Obstructive jaundice ➡️Marked ⬆️ALP & GGT
Rheumatology red flags you should never ignore.
• Pain out of proportion
• Rash + arthritis
• Back pain with systemic features
• Fever + cytopenia + high ferritin
• Sudden organ involvement
If it doesn’t fit a routine rheumatic pattern - stop and rethink.
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CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) and BIPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) are both types of non-invasive ventilation therapies used primarily to treat sleep-related breathing disorders like sleep apnea, but they can also help in other respiratory conditions.