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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  
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Electrolytes   electrically charged particles found in body fluids and cells (e.g., sodium or potassium ions)  
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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  
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Fat-soluble vitamins   vitamins that are accumulated and stored in the body when taken in excess  
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Hyperkalemia   greater than normal amount of potassium in the blood  
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Hypokalemia   less than normal amount of potassium in the blood  
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Malabsorption   impaired absorption of nutrients from the gastrointestinal tract  
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Megaloblastic anemia   anemia characterized by the presence in the blood of megaloblasts (large, abnormal blood cells) associated with vitamin B12 deficiency  
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Megavitamins   large dose of vitamins in excess of the recommended dietary allowance  
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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  
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Water-soluble vitamins   vitamins that are not stored in the body and are rapidly eliminated  
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