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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Normal Acid-Base: Low ... Non-reabsorbable anions ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
GI Losses - Gastric
 • Vomiting
 • NG suction
GI
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Non-reabsorbed anions ... aldosteronism Low ... MetabolicAlkalosis #NonGap #Nephrology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Small Bowel Bleeding - Scoping Summary
 • General Principles of Management
 • Optimal Timing for Capsule
Scoping Summary • General ... Prior to Capsule Endoscopy ... • How to Read ... Capsule Endoscopy ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Causes of Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
#Diagnosis #Neurology #Dizziness #Peripheral #Central #Algorithm #BPPV #Differential #Ddxof
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... Dizziness #Peripheral #Central ... #Algorithm #BPPV
Distribution of Magnesium in the Body
66% in Bones
33% in Muscles
1% in Serum
 • 60-70% Free (ionized)
10% Complexed w/ low ... molecular weight anions ... Distribution #Mg #nephrology
Causes of Primary and Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary Amenorrhea - No onset of menarche
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Anomalies • Central ... Hypothalamic • Central ... FSH, Low estrogen ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Hyperthyroidism • Low ... TSH, Low normal ... T4 → Possibly Central ... high T4 +/- T3 → Central ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Low intake 
• poor oral intake 

Renal loss 
• Medication 
• Hypomagnesemia 
•
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Low intake ... Nonreabsorbable anions ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
True Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm

Instead (or in addition) of volume status examination, check urine sodium and serum
Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm ... - Urine sodium low ... and uric acid low ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) - Management Algorithm
Prognostic score for CVT:
Variables: Malignancy 2, Coma 2, Deep venous
) - Management Algorithm ... thrombosis 2, Mental ... haemorrhage 1 <3: Low ... Thrombosis #Management #Algorithm ... #neurology