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Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
ATP-sensitive potassium ... cells, triggering insulin ... contraindicated in CKD ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Estimating the Total Daily Dose (TDD) of Insulin: Weight-Based Dosing
TDD in units of insulin = N
: Weight-Based Dosing ... (stage IV or V CKD ... #dosing #estimation ... Weight #Based #pharmacology ... #DM2
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Clenching of fist during ... : • CKD • Poorly ... controlled DM ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... paralysis - Insulin
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Clenching of fist during ... : • CKD • Poorly ... controlled DM ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... paralysis - Insulin
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
) MECHANISM: Potassium ... oral suspension DOSING ... patients with CKD ... , HF, or diabetes ... #Pharmacology