Sorry some dumb medical questions from a PGY1

I have some really dumb questions, if anyone would be willing to answer them! 1. Do you hold all GDMT or just the beta blocker during heart failure exacerbation? What about Farxiga? Is Amlodipine or Nifedipine contraindicated in HFrEF/HFpEF? 2. Are there any formal guidelines on when to start pharmacology for weight loss, such as Phentermine-topiramate? 3. How do you know if a chest tube is currently to suction, on water seal, or clamped? 4. How exactly do you diagnose DKA? Do you need... Read more
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