5 results
Inherited Qualitative Platelet Defects
Bernard-Soulier Syndrome
 • Defect of adhesion due to a lack of GP Ib/IX/V
Qualitative Platelet Defects ... adhesion due to a lack ... Thrombasthenia • Defect ... aggregation due to a lack ... #comparison #table
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
15 g QD • Side Effects ... calcium for K; also binds ... nonspecifically binds ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #binders
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Used Phosphate Binders ... pH range - Lack ... pH range - Lack ... #Phosphate #Binders ... #Table #Comparison
Important Fungal Stains
Mycology Lab:
 • Calcofluor white - Fluorochrome that binds glucans and chitin in fungal
Fluorochrome that binds ... fungal cell wall black ... stain used to detect ... fungi #fungus #comparison ... #table
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
weaknesses, and adverse effects ... dyspnea, chest/back ... #antifungals #comparison ... #table #pharmacology