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WebISH: isolated systolic hypertension IPT: interpersonal therapy ITT: intention to treat IU: international units IUD: intrauterine device IV: intravenous IVDU: intravenous drug user IVIg: IV immunoglobulin J JIA: juvenile idiopathic arthritis JRA: juvenile rheumatoid arthritis JVP: jugular venous pressure K K+: potassium L LA: long acting LABA/ICS: LABA …

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ANTICHOLINERGICS: Reference List of Drugs with Potential

Web3 or 4 times daily to a max of 30mg daily – will cause salivation in patients with functioning salivary glands. Duration of action is 3 to 5 hours. Common side effects (dose-dependent): sweating, nausea, rhinitis, flushing, urinary frequency. CI: uncontrolled asthma, narrow-angle glaucoma, acute iritis.

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RxFiles druginfo

WebDeep dives into clinical topics. An ongoing series from RxFiles & CFP. Your guide to clinical controversies. Our critical appraisal team breaks down the evidence. Our favourite patient handouts, from in-house and around the web. Coming soon: calculators, prescription pads, and other tools to make your practice easier.

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This handout is in general TYPE 2 DIABETES and SICK DAYS

WebI will increase the number of times I RECORD (check) my blood glucose levels when I am sick. If they are too high or too low, I will contact my health care provider. When you are sick, it is easy to become dehydrated from throwing up, diarrhea, and/or a fever.

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Mental Health Resource Toolkit

WebCall or text: 9-8-8, visit: www.talksuicide.ca. Call 8-1-1 Healthline Saskatchewan. Confidential, 24/7 health and mental health and addictions advice, education and support telephone line. It is staffed by experienced and specially trained Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, and Registered Social Workers.

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Do you have questions about using CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL …

Web4. Cannabis has a low risk of addiction. This is a myth. The addiction rate with cannabis in adults is around 1 in 10. If cannabis is started as a teenager, it’s even higher with a rate of 1 in 6. Even people who use cannabis on the advice of their doctor can become addicted to it, through no fault of their own.

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Post-Fall Monitoring in Long-Term Care: Guidelines

WebOVERALL SUMMARY OF FINDINGS. Three evidence-based guidelines and recommendations1-3 suggest a post-fall evaluation using a Post-Fall Assessment Tool or algorithm which includes a physical assessment of the patient and all possible contributing factors to the fall. One guideline suggests that patients be monitored for approximately …

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www.RxFiles.ca RxFiles Q&A Summary

WebThe short answer is no. Topical cannabis currently cannot be described as evidence-based therapy. No well-designed RCTs exist to inform about the effectiveness and safety of topical cannabis products.3. The few existing studies tend to be unblinded, lack a control group, report only subjective outcomes, and do not report adverse effects data.4-7.

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RxFiles Drug Comparison Charts

WebRxFiles Academic Detailing. University of Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, Room E2104, 104 Clinic Place, Saskatoon, SK Canada S7N2Z4 TEL: (306)966-5972 FAX: (306)966-5387. www.RxFiles.ca.

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Which meter is best for my patient

WebHealth Techno Assess. 2009 Feb;13(15):iii-iv, ix-xi, 1-50. FDA Aug/10 and CDC have noted a progressive increase in the reports of bloodborne infection transmission over the past 10 to 15 years (primarily hepatitis B virus), resulting from shared use of fingerstick and point-of-care [POC] blood testing devices.

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FUROSEMIDE ORAL SLIDING SCALE FOR HEART FAILURE …

WebAt dry weight with no or mild HF symptoms (i.e. NYHA class I to II). Dry weight = ideal weight without extra fluid accumulation / congestion, which can change over time.

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Stopping your Proton Pump Inhibitor or “PPI”

WebStep 3. Stop your PPI. If you have stomach symptoms: Try an antacid, like TUMS, or generic calcium carbonate for fast relief (onset in 5-15 minutes). Try an H2 blocker, like ranitidine ZANTAC, which will begin to work in about an hour. (May take 1 hour prior to meals that trigger heartburn &/or at bedtime.)

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Sample Patient Agreement for Long-term Opioid Therapy

WebAppendix A See www.RxFiles.ca for customizable form (MS-Word format) for your office. Dirct link: http://www.rxfiles.ca/rxfiles/uploads/documents/Pain-CNMP-Opioid

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Informed Consent / Treatment Agreement for Stimulant …

WebTitle: Informed Consent / Treatment Agreement for Stimulant Therapy Author: Pam Squire Created Date: 11/26/2022 6:13:25 PM

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