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Hyperkalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
R/O Pseudo-hyperkalemia:
 • Possible Lab error! Alwavs Repeat Blood sample!
 • Leukocytosis, Thrombocytosis:
Algorithm R/O ... Alwavs Repeat Blood ... tourniquet while drawing ... #Algorithm #causes ... potassium #high #pathophysiology
Pulmonary Nodule
Evaluation is guided by nodule size & assessment of probability of malignancy. In addition is
yield of available diagnostic ... are called lung masses ... followed with a repeat ... typically slow growing ... 70% to 90% for a diagnosis
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Cause ... gastrointestinal osmotic gradient ... Cl⁻ with other components ... #Algorithm #Pathophysiology