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NSAIDS and their effects on the Kidney - Pathophysiology

Arachidonic Acid metabolites into alternative pathways that modify
NSAIDS and their effects ... on the Kidney - Pathophysiology ... modify immune function ... distal component of Nephron ... #pathophysiology
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Distension and Bloating ... - Treatment Algorithm ... Definitions Pathophysiology ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional
Major Segments of the Nephron and their Functions 
 - Glomerulus - Formation of glomerular filtrate
Segments of the Nephron ... and their Functions ... #Segments #Function ... #Pathophysiology ... Tubules #Table #Pharmacology
Major Physiological Effects of Angiotensin II

Altered Peripheral Resistance
I. Direct vasoconstriction
II. Enhancement of peripheral noradrenergic
neurotransmission:
  A.
Physiological Effects ... Altered Renal Function ... Direct effect to ... excretion in distal nephron ... AngiotensinII #Pathophysiology
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
reabsorption in the nephron ... drugs include side effects ... Side effects include ... have good kidney function ... SGLT2 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology
Opioid Use Disorder Medications - Pharmacokinetics

Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist with low intrinsic activity,
thus effectively functions ... withdrawal symptoms by blocking ... the effects of ... margin of safety in pharmacology ... Comparison #Table #Pharmacology
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
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calcium causing clotting ... - Protective effects ... coagulopathy - functional ... NS #comparison #pharmacology ... #effects
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Consider CBC, renal function ... minute, titrate to effect ... hour, titrate to effect ... hour, titrate to effect ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Diabetic Foot: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Polyol Pathway - Excess glucose enters Polyol pathway ->
Excess glucose deflects ... essential for cell function ... in inopportune loading ... #DiabeticFoot #pathophysiology