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Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... and sodium • Dosing ... and calcium • Dosing ... aspiration #Potassium #Binding ... #pharmacology #table
Opioid Use Disorder Medications - Pharmacokinetics

Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist with low intrinsic activity,
activity, high binding ... opioid withdrawal symptoms ... prevents withdrawal symptoms ... the sublingual tablet ... Pharmacokinetics #Comparison #Table
Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs
Benzodiazepines:
 - Bind to specific GABAA receptor subunits at central nervous system (CNS) neuronal synapses
with few amnestic effects ... or withdrawal symptoms ... Antagonists: - Blocks binding ... of anxiolytic effects ... pharmacology #comparison #table
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Management Summary A defect ... diffusion-perfusion defect ... dilation - Positive findings ... • Oxygenation defect ... resolution of symptoms
Orbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Chemosis: Edema of the bulbar conjunctiva
b. Panopthalmitis: inflammation of all
Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings ... Afferent pupillary defect ... cornea -> Corneal drying ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Magnesium Deficiency and Alcoholism

Risks associated with Mg deficiency in alcoholism:
 • Affects protein synthesis. energy production,
alcoholism: • Affects ... • Depressive symptoms ... alcoholics, especially during ... related to the finding
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 - For diagnosis, must have either 26
Pathogenesis and clinical findings ... have either 26 symptoms ... 2 settings - Symptoms ... level - ADHD affects ... sustaining attention during
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm ... prescribed PRN for symptoms ... hours PRN w/d symptoms ... hold additional dosing ... insomnia, adverse effects
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 - Must have >4 symptoms for >6 months,
Pathogenesis and clinical findings ... - Must have >4 symptoms ... months, exhibited during ... a sibling - Symptoms ... settings - ODD affects