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Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

Stress ulcerations are common in ICU patients and may lead to hemorrhage if not
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis ... Stress ulcerations ... ulcer-related bleeding ... hospitalization) • Pathophysiology ... #criticalcare #pharmacology
Pathogenesis of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis. Various factors, including inflammation, hyperinsulinemia or insulin resistance, and altered lipid homeostasis,
induce metabolic stress ... , oxidative stress ... endoplasmic reticulum–related ... stress to develop ... #Pathophysiology
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Serotonin Syndrome:
   - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
, Tachycardia, Dilated ... Serotonin #Inhibitors #Pathophysiology ... #Pharmacology #
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms and Side Effects

Withdrawal: Dizziness, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting
Serotonin Syndrome - Potentially Life
, Tachycardia, Dilated ... SerotoninNorepinephrine #Inhibitors #Pathophysiology ... #Pharmacology #
Pathogenesis of Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety Disorders: A maladaptive emotional state causing fear,
worry, and excessive stress, characterized by:
and excessive stress ... gender (may be related ... Anxiety #Disorders #Pathophysiology
Magnesium Deficiency and Alcoholism

Risks associated with Mg deficiency in alcoholism:
 • Affects protein synthesis. energy production,
the calcium ion stream ... effect may be related ... Alcoholism #alcohol #pathophysiology
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology ... out K+ efflux • Delays ... ↑ QT interval (delays ... Antiarrhythmics #Pharmacology ... Classification #Classes #pathophysiology
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Framework NCPE Pathophysiology ... Acute respiratory distress ... • Transfusion-related
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
↑ QT interval (delays ... Vaughan #Williams #Pharmacology ... Classification #Classes #pathophysiology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... treatment • Delayed ... Aeruginosa - Strep