Taking a specific whey protein supplement (ImuPower) daily for 6 weeks can improve shortness of breath but not lung function or quality of life in people with COPD. Other research suggests that taking whey protein supplements does not improve lung function, muscle function, or exercise tolerance in people with COPD.
I have a pt who has hypochloremia and hypokalemia along with hyponatremia. I don't under stand the relationship between hypochloremia and hypokalemia. I did write that hypokalemia is related to my pt by: drugs can cause decreased levels such as heparin.
When it is used as a LMWH and fondaparinux monitoring tool, heparin anti-Xa is primarily ordered as a peak test. It is typically collected about 4 hours and 3 hours after a LMWH and fondaparinux dose is given, respectively, when the level in the blood is expected to be at its highest level.