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Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
diarrhea, nausea, abdominal ... Side Effects: Intestinal ... #pharmacology #table
Summary of actions of some Cholinergic Agonists

Bethanechol 
• Used in treatment of urinary retention 
• Binds
• Increases intestinal ... postoperative abdominal ... #Pharmacology #Table
Strongyloides Stercoralis
EPIDEMIOLOGY - ASSOCIATED WITH SOUTHEASTERN U.S.:
 • 0-6% US Prevalence of those:
 • ~30% Asymptomatic
primarily on lower abdominal ... infiltrates - Intestinal ... : Indigestion, abdominal ... Sudden generalized abdominal ... parasites #Threadworm #lifecycle
Retractor Types - Common Surgical Instruments
In varying forms, retractors are used to hold an incision open,
hold back the abdominal ... the operating table ... used to protect intestines ... during abdominal
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
• Other intra-abdominal ... • Major intra-abdominal ... surgery (e.g. intestinal ... Perioperative #Procedures #Table