Saturday, September 15, 2007

Answer: VizD Challenge Week of 9/10/2007


Congratulations to
Richard, he is this week's VizD winner.

Thank you to everyone who participated! We received many correct entries!


Richard is the winner of $5

Recap:
Name That Botanical?

(click on image to enlarge)
Questions:
1. What is the name of this botanical?
2.
What medication is derived from this botanical?
3.
What is the mechanism of action of this medication?


Answers:
1. Foxglove
2. Digitalis
3. Inhibition of sodium/potassium ATPase leading to incresed intracellular calcium

The next VizD will be posted on Monday September 24


VizD
is a weekly contest of an interesting or pathognomonic image from emergency medicine. Its goal is to integrate learning into a fun and relaxed environment. All images are original and are posted with the consent of the patient. For more information please refer to the following link.

1 comment:

Adam said...

Richard,
Please email me at nyemergencymedicine@gmail.com to receive your $5 prize.