GI, Renal & Genitourinary

GERD and H. pylori, irritable bowel, liver enzymes, chronic kidney disease staging and dose adjustment, and the common genitourinary presentations.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Primary Care: Rome IV Diagnosis, Red Flags and Treatment by SubtypeIBS for NP boards: Rome IV criteria, subtyping by stool form, red flags, the limited ACG 2021 work-up, and fir…9 min read

GERD and H. pylori on the NP Exam: PPI Trials, Alarm Features, Testing and Eradication RegimensGERD and H. pylori for NP boards: the 8-week PPI trial, alarm features, endoscopy off PPI, who to test, 14-day…10 min read

Genitourinary Presentations in Primary Care: BPH, Overactive Bladder, Urethritis and When to ReferBPH, overactive bladder and urethritis for NP boards: IPSS, alpha blockers and 5-ARIs, AUA/SUFU 2024 OAB care,…9 min read

Chronic Kidney Disease for the NP Exam: KDIGO Staging, Albuminuria, Kidney-Protective Drugs and Dose AdjustmentCKD for NP boards: KDIGO 2024 G and A staging, ACE inhibitor or ARB and SGLT2 inhibitor rules, the 30% creatin…10 min read

Abnormal Liver Enzymes: Patterns, the First Work-Up and When to ReferAbnormal liver enzymes for NP boards: R ratio patterns, ACG 2017 severity tiers and first labs, Gilbert syndro…9 min read