Hepatic/GI Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cause at the cellular level of repercussion injury?
A
Lack of ATP and Glycogen, which leads to malfunction of the Na/K pump
2
Q
What is the name of the drug that can prevent post op ileus in patients taking opioids? What is its MOA?
A
Alvimopan: this is a mu antagonist that does NOT cross the BBB
3
Q
What is true of GH levels and trauma?
A
They are elevated following trauma. GH leads to protein synthesis, lipolysis, and hyperglycemia due to the stress response
4
Q
What type of ABG does a loop diuretic cause?
A
Hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis
