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Nephron Pathophysiology - Diuretic Sites of Action
Diuretics
1) Acetazolamide/canagliflozin
2) Osmotic agents (mannitol, urearetics)
3) Loop agents (eg, furosemide)
4)
Nephron Pathophysiology ... Diuretic Sites of Action ... urearetics) 3) Loop agents ... (eg, furosemide ... Diuretics #Sites #Action
Class I Antiarrhythmics and their Key Pharmacologic Properties

Class IA = Quinidine, Procainamide, Disopyramide ("Quarter PounDer")
Class IB
Fries Please") Block ... This type of action ... in wide QRS on EKG ... prolonged QT on EKG ... #Pharmacology #Agents
Heparin, Fondaparinux, and Novel Oral Anticoagulants - Pathophysiology

Anticoagulation with parenteral (intravenous or subcutaneous) and oral anticoagulants
Anticoagulants - Pathophysiology ... the parenteral agents ... (e.g. heparin, ... binding to its active ... #Pharmacology #Pathophysiology
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... post Caesarean section ... Uterine fatigue (e.g ... Anti-coagulation agents ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
nodal blocking agents ... Control rate (e.g ... B-blockers with caution ... Control rate (e.g ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
potential causes and actions ... blood gas, 12-lead ECG ... POTENTIAL CAUSES AND ACTIONS ... Consider potential actions ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
Shock - Management Checklist ... Evaluation - EKG ... epinephrine is another option ... weak inotropic agent ... cardiogenic shock #Checklist
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Transient K+ efflux moving ... , Intermediate Action ... Blockade, Fast Action ... Blockade, Slow Action ... Classification #Classes #pathophysiology
Causes of Tremors - Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Action Tremor - Occurs During Voluntary Muscle
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Action Tremor ... - Occurs During ... Cerebellar Disease (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology ... and Management Algorithm ... somatic syndromes (e.g ... depression, Poor coping ... Bowel #Syndrome #Pathophysiology