100 Drugs Flashcards
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learn the 100 drugs for MSK
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https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Top_100_Drugs/FPx0DwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcover
2
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Guidelines when prescribing and deprescribing steroids
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- DO NOT STOP immediately but gradually- can lead to Addisons crisis
- If patient is ill- double the dose
- Patient should have Steroid treatment card- to tell people they are on high dose steroids when treating for other conditions
- Osteoporosis prevention- by giving bisphosphonates
- PPI to prevent stomach ulcers