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Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... of aspiration #Potassium ... #Hyperkalemia #medications ... pharmacology #table #comparison ... #binders
Medications that Can Cause False Positives on Drug Tests

Urine drug screens (UDSs) are simple to use,
Medications that ... Nonprescription nasal Antihistamine ... efavirenz (Sustiva) • Pain ... Over-the-counter antihistamines ... #drug #tests #differential
Medications causing Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
Prerenal:
 • Dehydration: Diuretics
 • Altered intrarenal autoregulation: ACEIs / ARBs,
Medications causing ... , tenofovir • AIN ... effects (e.g. antihistamines ... Kidney #Injury #Medications ... #pharmacology #differential
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Clenching of fist during ... • Recent IV potassium ... Medications 2. ... #hyperkalemia #differential
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
include abdominal pain ... who are actively using ... high risk for using ... achieve efficacy may hinder ... Screening #Addiction #Medications
Low Back Pain (Lumbago) - Common Differential Diagnosis and Patterns

Mechanical Low Back Pain:
Aching pain in the
Low Back Pain (Lumbago ... ) - Common Differential ... coughing, straining during ... BackPain #Lumbago #Differential ... Patterns #Features #Comparison
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Clenching of fist during ... • Recent IV potassium ... Medications 2. ... #hyperkalemia #differential
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Buprenorphine - Comparison ... interested in medication ... Dosing usually begins ... Buprenorphine #Comparison ... #Pain #Management
Review of Intranasally Administered Medications for Use in the Emergency Department
Table of agents, uses, dosing, onset
Intranasally Administered Medications ... agents, uses, dosing ... #Intranasal #Pain ... #Medications #Comparison ... #Table #Dosing
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Peripheral Edema - Differential ... Complex regional pain ... Bilateral • Protein-losing ... insufficiency • Medications ... Peripheral #Edema #differential