Many patients with strep throat get an antibiotic dosed more frequently than necessary

November 2012

Many patients with strep throat get an antibiotic dosed more frequently than necessary.

Most sore throats are viral. Discourage antibiotics if a patient complains of cough, runny nose, hoarseness, or oral ulcers.

Explain that testing before starting antibiotics is important to avoid unnecessary treatment and side effects...diarrhea or rash.

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Table of Contents

Diabetes whether EVERY patient with type 2 diabetes should take an ACE inhibitor or ARB, aspirin, and statin
Asthma inhaled corticosteroids PRN for some asthma patients
Asthma controversy about whether long-acting beta-agonists (salmeterol, etc) should be stopped once asthma is controlled
Cardiology bigger push to limit NSAIDs in heart attack patients INDEFINITELY
Cardiology myths about aspirin
Infectious Diseases Many patients with strep throat get an antibiotic dosed more frequently than necessary
Diabetes About 25% of your patients over age 65 have type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Does it ever make sense to dose extended-release metformin or basal insulin twice daily
Obesity & Weight Loss Patients will ask for Qsymia
Hepatitis C hepatitis C testing for ALL baby boomers
Gastroenterology new bowel prep called Prepopik (PREP-oh-pik)
Thyroid Disorders the proper way to take levothyroxine