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Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder ... Powder for oral suspension ... is a potassium binder ... taken as an oral suspension ... Patiromer #Potassium #Binder
Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
Phosphate Binders ... - Pros and Cons ... useful for reflux and ... ) - Calcium and ... #Table #Comparison
Ventral Suspension Position on Newborn Physical Exam 
The baby is placed in the prone position, suspended
Ventral Suspension ... the air by the hand ... placed under the ... Ventral suspension ... #Ventral #Suspension
Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Ketoacidosis (DKA) and ... Type II DM pts under ... infections, food binges ... pathophysiology #comparison
Third Generation Antipsychotics: Mechanisms and Side Effects
(Atypical Anti-Psychotics) Example: Aripiprazole
Dopamine D2 Receptor Partial Agonist
 • Binds
Antipsychotics: Mechanisms and ... Partial Agonist • Binds ... releases, then re-binds ... the synapse to bind ... over-stimulating receptors, and
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
Phosphate binders ... phosphate levels and ... aluminum-based phosphate binder ... safety reasons) and ... calcium-based phosphate binders
Key Characteristics of Old and New Potassium-Binding Agents

- Dr. Edgar V. Lerma https://twitter.com/edgarvlermamd

#Potassium #Binding #KBinders #Kayexelate
Characteristics of Old and ... Potassium #Binding #KBinders ... #Kayexelate #Comparison
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
Hoffmann's sign (finger ... and flicking the ... ipsilateral thumb and ... /or index finger ... Hoffmann’s reflex and
Rock Paper Scissors - Assessment of Nerve Damage in Upper Limb Injuries
Rock - Median Nerve
 •
Fractures • Finger ... Small muscles of hand ... (finger abduction ... joint & flexion of index ... finger at DIP joint
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
as an afferent and ... efferent pathway and ... patient to relax the hand ... flexed middle finger ... index finger.