5 results
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
Management of Diabetes ... Continue ACEi or ... initiation of treatment ... evidence-based pharmacologic ... #Insulin #metformin
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
paroxysmal HTN, most primary ... sedimentation rate, insulin ... leukocytosis, psychiatric ... apparent type 2 diabetes ... #Management #treatment
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
patients with psychiatric ... - Co-morbid diabetes ... Differential Diagnosis ... : Diabetes Insipidus ... #management #nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... irrigation • Management ... insipidus • Primary ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Insulin dependent ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold ... Diabetes regimen ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis