non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) irritate gastroduodenal mucosa, suppress prostaglandin production, impair the ability of the mucosa to repair (reduction in…
The preservative contains citrate (as an anticoagulant) which binds the ionized serum calcium, causing Hypocalcemia. [1] References 1. Schmitt HJ,…
Group = This is the ABO (antigenic oligosaccharide chains) and Rh group (+/-) Screen = This detects any non-ABO alloantibodies…
Both are minimally absorbed oral antibiotics with broad-spectrum coverage for gram-positive and gram-negative aerobes and anaerobes. They can reduce or…
Lactulose (want to achieve 2-3 soft bowel movements per day) Lactulose prevents ammonia (NH3) from diffusing out of the colon…
Pellagra, a deficiency of vitamin B3 (niacin), can be secondary to a recurrent carcinoid tumor. Carcinoid tumors produce serotonin, which…
Leukocytosis is secondary to demargination. Corticosteroids, anti inflammatory glucocorticoids (i.e dexamethasone) and catecholamines (i.e epinephrine) cause leukocytes to demarginate from the…
Cutaneous hyperpigmentation can be present in 70% of patients due to two different mechanisms: (1) hemosiderin deposition => diffuse, slate-gray…
Current serological testing detects the IgA isotype of the Anti-TTG antibodies. Hence if a person is IgA deficient they will…
Due to Liver Cell Failure Coma Scleral Icterus Parotid Enlargement Temporal Wasting Fetor Hepaticus Spider Nevi (Angioma) Gynecomastia Jaundice Loss…
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