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Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
patients with hypokalemia ... shift: Hypokalemic periodic ... ↓ Aldosterone: Cushing ... syndrome #hypokalemia ... #urine #potassium
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis - Illness Script
 • Epidemiology: Asian men age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism of any
Thyrotoxic Periodic ... hypersensitization of the Na-K ... hormone • Symptoms/signs ... Labs/lmaging: Hypokalemia ... +/- low TSH with
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
and Management ... octreotide), hyperK periodic ... reabsorption) Workup ... acidosis) • Low ... #Treatment #potassium
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
WBC >100k, + lab signs ... : Elevated K, Elevated ... , Elevated Cr, Low ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
and ulcers • Vagus ... • Absence of a period ... hormonal imbalances (low ... ) • Overall: hypokalemia ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs