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Mechanism of Action of Bile Acid Sequestrants
Bile Acid Sequestrants → ↓ Hepatic Bile Acid Pool →
Mechanism of Action ... VLDL Production/Secretion ... sequestration #pathophysiology
Bleeding and Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Vascular System Defect - Congenital vs Acquired
 •
Bleeding and Bruising ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... vs Acquired #Bleeding ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #pathophysiology
Adrenoceptor Actions
α1
 • Vascular smooth muscle - Contraction
 • Genitourinary smooth muscle - Contraction
 • Intestinal
Adrenoceptor Actions ... cells - ↑ Renin secretion ... adrenergic #receptors #actions ... #pharmacology #pathophysiology ... #comparison #table
Major Segments of the Nephron and their Functions 
 - Glomerulus - Formation of glomerular filtrate
straight segments - Secretion ... Henle's loop (TAL) - Active ... tubule (DCT) - Active ... Segments #Function #Pathophysiology ... #Tubules #Table
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Regulating Renal Excretion ... the Nonspecific Cation ... with specific bleeding ... Diuretics #Renal #Excretion ... #Medications #Table
Major Physiological Effects of Angiotensin II

Altered Peripheral Resistance
I. Direct vasoconstriction
II. Enhancement of peripheral noradrenergic
neurotransmission:
  A.
and increased excretion ... AngiotensinII #Pathophysiology ... #Action
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... B-blockers with caution ... B-blockers with caution ... underlying cause #Stable ... management #cardiology #algorithm