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?

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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.