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Definitions of AKI, CKD, AKD
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI):
 • Increase in SCr by 2 50% within
Definitions of AKI, CKD ... (CKD): • GFR ... per 1.73 m2 • Stable ... damage #AKI #CKD ... #nephrology #acute
Diabetes Medications Summary Table
Insulin
Lifestyle modifications
Metformin
Sulfonylureas
GLP-1 receptor agonists - ↓ major adverse CV events
TZDs
DPP-4 inhibitors
SGLT2 inhibitors -
Medications Summary Table ... major adverse CV ... major adverse CV ... Improved outcomes in CKD ... #comparison #management
Pharmacokinetics of commonly used diuretics medications in CKD, Cirrhotic Ascites, and Heart Failure
 • Furosemide
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medications in CKD ... Spironolactone MCW Nephrology ... Pharmacokinetics #halflife #comparison ... #table
Characteristics of Common Lipid Disorders
Polygenic hypercholesterolemia
Atherogenic dyslipidemia
 • Frequently accompanied by central obesity or diabetes
Familial hypercholesterolemia,
history of premature CHD ... Family history of CHD ... Family history, CHD ... lipid #disorders #diseases ... #comparison #table
Upper Versus Lower Motor Neuron Findings

Denervation near the target muscle fibers (lower motor neuron disease) results
lower motor neuron disease ... and disorganized interpretation ... #MotorNeuron #Comparison ... Findings #Diagnosis #Table ... #Neurology
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
adults, <3g in CKD ... , <2g in liver disease ... avoid NSAIDs if CKD ... Opioid #Conversion #Table ... internship #guide #comparison
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
factors: Age>60, CKD ... elevated BNP, high CVP ... hematology #diagnosis #comparison ... #table
Timeline for Progression of T2WI and DWI Findings in Acute Stroke
 - In the acute phase
- ADC will be ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... #Interpretation ... Progression #Timeline #Neurology
Approach to Eosinophilic Lung Diseases
 • Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia (< 1 wk) - ~30yo, M; Recent
Eosinophilic Lung Diseases ... , arthralgias, CV ... fatigue, wt loss; CV ... differential #diagnosis #comparison ... #table #eosinophilia
Evolution of stroke on CT and MRI. 

Day 1: NCHCT demonstrates obscure left insular cortex. No
DWI and ADC images ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... #Interpretation ... Progression #Timeline #Neurology