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Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... ; hypokalemia; constipation ... nausea, vomiting, constipation ... #Hyperkalemia #medications ... #pharmacology #table
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
Fibrillation RVR - Medications ... strongly consider using ... of or increased doses ... decompensated CHF ... treatment #comparison #table
Opioid Use Disorder Medications - Pharmacokinetics

Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist with low intrinsic activity,
activity, high binding ... in which higher doses ... depression and constipation ... the sublingual tablet ... Pharmacokinetics #Comparison #Table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Does the patient ... Does the patient ... - Allergies to medications ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... Na delivery): CHF ... Elimination (see Table ... Transient, repeat dose ... Treatments: • K-Binding
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Some exam findings ... adjusting the dose ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table ... #heartfailure #chf
Stepwise management of acute headache in the emergency department 

1) Metoclopramide 10 mg IV or prochlorperazine
All medication should ... relief: A second dose ... relief: A third dose ... therapy listed in Table ... Management #Stepwise #Algorithm