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Digoxin Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
1) Na/K ATPase Pump - Digoxin works by directly binding to and inhibiting
Digoxin Pharmacology ... and Pathophysiology ... intracellular calcium causes ... Hyperkalemia (high ... Because digoxin binds
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... nonspecifically binds ... patients sensitive to high ... of aspiration #Potassium ... #medications #pharmacology
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
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130 mEq/L • Potassium ... shift • Saline Causes ... densa receives high ... • Saline May Cause ... NS #comparison #pharmacology
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
treatment, but high ... Disorder marked by high ... Gastric bypass causes ... absorption, calcium binds ... oral calcium, potassium
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
Binging on foods high ... • Absence of a period ... hormone levels cause ... Cardiac Arrest #BulimiaNervosa ... #pathophysiology