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Teeth charts
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From American Dental Association Permanent TeethBaby Teeth
Testosterone concentration conversion calculator for conventional and SI units
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\$jsmodules/unit_conversion_testosterone.html/  See also:     Serum free testosterone calculator
Timed up and Go fall risk test
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Tinea versicolor treatment
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Tx     Nizoral ketoconazole shampoo alternating with Selsun Selenium Sulfide shampoo daily for 10 minutes     Nizoral ketoconazole cream qhs     Continue until completely cleared, which us
TNK fact card with reference ECG findings
Posted by dkwinter Source Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
See page 2 for academic references
Theophylline (Uniphyl, Elixophyllin)
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Methylxanthine phosphodiesterase inhibitor; increases cAMP; antagonizes adenosine receptors (methylxanthine) Treats Asthma, chronic control COPD Acute bronchspasm, adjunct tx only Toxicity &
Thiazide diuretics (Hydrochlorothiazide, HCTZ)
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Mechanism Inhibits NaCl reabsorption in early distal tubule, reducing diluting capacity of the nephron Treats Hypertension CHF Edema 2/2 CHF, renal disease, liver disease
Thyroid nodules
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Most common 1. Benign colloid nodule 2. Follicular adenoma (benign, may be watched or treated surgically) Thyroid cancer (less than 10% likelihood of cancer in a nodule) 1. Papillary carcinoma
Tocolysis
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 TreatmentNifedipine PO 20-30 mg loading dose then 10-20 mg every 3-8 hours for up to 48 hours. Max dose 180 mg/day.AlternativelySalbutamol IV 
Topical corticosteroids
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 Ultra-high potency:Clobetasol propionate 0.05%Cream/Ointment/Scalp lotion/Topical solution/topical sprayHigh potency:Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05%Cream/Ointment/Lotio
Toxic Alcohol Ingestion: Ethylene Glycol
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Source: Academic Life in Emergency Medicine 
Toxic Alcohol Ingestion: Isopropyl Alcohol
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Source: Academic Life in Emergency Medicine
Toxic Alcohol Ingestion: Methanol
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Source: Academic Life in Emergency Medicine 
Toxidromes
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Source: Medscape  Signs and symptomsCausative agentsCHOLINERGIC TOXIDROME:Bradycardia, urination, bronchospasm, bronchorrhea, lacrimation, emesis, diarrhea/
Tranexamic acid Cyclokapron in Canada
Posted by dkwinter
Canadian dosing for menorrhagia:Comes as 500 mg tablets in CanadaMay give 1000 mg TID or QID PRN for up to 5 days during monthly menstruation US dosing for menorrhagia:Oral: 1300 mg 3 times daily 3900 mg daily fo
Trazodone (Oleptro, Desyrel)
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Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI) Antagonizes alpha-1 adrenergic AND Antagonizes serotonin 5-HT2A/C receptors See also: Depression and Anxiety Formulary Indications &
Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder--in progress
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PharmacologicLisdexamfetamine 50-70 mg/day -- emerging treatment optionCessation rate of binge eating episodes was double 42.2-50.0% that of placebo 21.3%Study published in JAMA Psychiatry Mar 2015: http://www.ncbi.
Treatment of molluscum contagiosum in children
Posted by dkwinter
Treatment options12% salicylic acid gel AAA twice weekly as needed https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1642815625% salicylic acid gel AAA daily prn disp 30 g give 3 week trial **more effective in my experience**Liquid nitrogen for tx-
Treatment of Streptococcal pharyngitis
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Penicillin VAdults: 600 mg PO BID x 10 daysChildren: 20 mg/kg PO BID x 10 days ErythromycinAdults: 250 mg PO QID x 10 daysChildren: 20 mg/kg PO BID x 10 days CephalexinAdults: 250 mg PO QID x 10 days
Tricuspid regurgitation
Posted by dkwinter
The lesion most typically seen in patients with acute bacterial endocarditis after infection with Staphylococcus aureus. Commonly seen in IV drug users.
Tricyclic Antidepressants (clomipramine, nortriptyline, desipramine, amitriptyline)
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Treat Depression Fibromyalgia Adverse effects Used infrequently due to their anticholinergic side effects (dry mouth, orthostasis, constipation, urine retention) See Drug-
Trigger Finger A1 Pulley Injection Video
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Tropical travel packing list
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GeneralMoney belt to keep passport with you at ALL TIMESEating utensils/coffee cup/serviettesTwin sheets and blanket or sleeping bag with a travel pillowRain gearSun block and hatProtective footwearFlip flops for shower areaBath
Typical sleep requirements of children
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Typical St. Clare's admission & post-op orders
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See also: Common inpatient medication orders at St. Clare's date and timeadmit to gen surg/ortho/medicine under dr xdiagnosisdiet npo, cf, ff, dat, cardiac diet, diabetic diet, renal dietactivity aatweight-bearing