Procoagulants
B. When protamine is dosed based on the exact amount needed to reverse circulating heparin levels, it produces the lowest activated clotting time values. C. Protamine can cause adverse reactions including anaphylaxis,…
Vasodilators
A. Sympatholytics 1. β-Adrenergic blockers are less commonly used as first-line agents in hypertension as other agents may have a better safety profile for this indication in those older than the age…
Intravenous Sedatives and Hypnotics
2. The context-sensitive half-time of propofol is only minimally influenced by the duration of the infusion (when used as a sedative for prolonged intensive care unit [ICU] care, the context sensitive…
Colon Diseases
9 Colon Diseases Anatomy of the Colon Viscera: Mucosa and Musculature of Large Intestine Parts and Landmarks • Cecum, appendix, and ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid colon ~150 cm total length…
Gastroduodenal Diseases
10 Gastroduodenal Diseases Anatomy of the Stomach and Duodenum Stomach in Situ Parts of the Stomach • Cardia(c) portion joins the abdominal esophagus. • Fundus: uppermost curvature to the left…
Hip and Thigh Fractures
24 Hip and Thigh Fractures Anatomy of the Hip and Thigh Hip Joint and Ligaments Femur Femur • Parts and landmarks: head; fovea (for round ligament); neck; greater trochanter; lesser…
