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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Alkalosis • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic ... nephrology #low #potassium
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ... of inulin, B2-adrenergic ... hypokalemia #urine #potassium
Causes of Hypokalemia
I. Decreased intake
   A. Starvation
   B. Clay ingestion
II. Redistribution into
Increased ß2-adrenergic ... injury 3. ß2-Adrenergic ... tocolytics 4. a-Adrenergic ... Increased secretion of potassium ... Diagnosis #Low #Potassium
Rifampin Drug Interactions and Monitoring
Rifampin Drug Interactions of Major Clinical Significance:
Oral anticoagulants, Oral contraceptives, Cyclosporine, Digitoxin,
Interactions: ß-Adrenergic ... Haloperidol, Losartan potassium
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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• Recent IV potassium ... membrane - Beta adrenergic ... diagnosis #causes #potassium
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
• Recent IV potassium ... membrane - Beta adrenergic ... diagnosis #causes #potassium
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
• MOA: Inhibit B.adrenergic ... repolarization CLASS 3 - Potassium ... block alpha & beta adrenergic
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
• MOA: Inhibit B.adrenergic ... repolarization CLASS 3 - Potassium ... block alpha & beta adrenergic
Classification of Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists

#Adrenergic #Receptor #Antagonists #Classification #Pharmacology
Classification of Adrenergic ... Antagonists #Adrenergic
Classification of Adrenergic Receptor Agonists (sympathomymetics)

#Adrenergic #Receptor #Agonists #sympathomymetics #Classification #Pharmacology
Classification of Adrenergic ... sympathomymetics) #Adrenergic