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Gitelman Syndrome Pathophysiology
Gitelman Syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive salt-losing tubulopathy with a prevalence of 1-
Pathophysiology ... recessive salt-losing ... → - ↑ K+ and ... #Pathophysiology ... #nephrology #diagnosis
Anticonvulsants as Mood Stabilizers: Mechanism and Side-effect
Examples: Valproate, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine
 • Mild anticholinergic effect -> Drowsiness
Anticonvulsants as ... Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... , asthenia • Neurologic ... #SideEffects #Pathophysiology ... #Psychiatry #Pharmacology
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
since they are not able ... phosphate levels and ... Only* #CKD #Nephrology ... Hyperphosphatemia #Dose #Dosing ... #Pharmacology #
Alexia Without Agraphia
Alexia without agraphia is a disconnection syndrome where patients cannot read but can write.
disconnection syndrome ... comprehension and ... Pathophysiology: ... Agraphia #clinical #neurology ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome ... nephrotic syndrome ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #Table
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... pontine lesion • Roving ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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cause hypotension and ... EEG; intubation and ... #Medications #Neurology ... #Pharmacology # ... Dosing #Table