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GBCN Pharm Ch 35

Frandsen, G., & Pennington, S. S. (2018). Abrams' clinical drug therapy Ch 35

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Chelating agents drugs used to treat metal poisoning (e.g., from iron, lead, or mercury) that bind to the toxic metal, decrease binding of the metal within the body, and promote elimination of the metal
Electrolytes electrically charged particles found in body fluids and cells (e.g., sodium or potassium ions)
Enteral nutrition provision of fluid and nutrients to a functional gastrointestinal tract via a feeding tube in a patient who is unable to ingest enough fluid and food
Fat-soluble vitamins vitamins that are accumulated and stored in the body when taken in excess
Hyperkalemia greater than normal amount of potassium in the blood
Hypokalemia less than normal amount of potassium in the blood
Malabsorption impaired absorption of nutrients from the gastrointestinal tract
Megaloblastic anemia anemia characterized by the presence in the blood of megaloblasts (large, abnormal blood cells) associated with vitamin B12 deficiency
Megavitamins large dose of vitamins in excess of the recommended dietary allowance
Parenteral nutrition intravenous provision of fluid and nutrients to a patient who is unable to ingest enough fluid and food due to a nonfunctional gastrointestinal tract
Water-soluble vitamins vitamins that are not stored in the body and are rapidly eliminated
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