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Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
sodium • Dosing ... ; constipation, ... nausea, vomiting, constipation ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diet/Lifestyle
 • Fibre
 • Calories
 • Fluid
 • Exercise
 • Psychosocial
Medications
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Constipation - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Psychosocial Medications ... • Hypercalcemia ... Bowel Disease and
Insulin and analogues onset of action, peak times and duration.

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Insulin and analogues ... action, peak times and ... pharmacology #table #comparison ... #dosing #insulin ... #diabetes #medications
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
Potassium Binder INDICATION ... : Treatment of Hyperkalemia ... oral suspension DOSING ... with CKD, HF, or diabetes ... effect is GI upset (constipation
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Clenching of fist during ... transfusion • HTN and ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... Medications 2.
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Clenching of fist during ... transfusion • HTN and ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... Medications 2.
Intern Pocket Cards - Inpatient Bowel Regimen Guide
Osmotic agents (draws water into bowel, thereby loosening stool
loosening stool and ... enema - Discomfort during ... Guide #Inpatient #medications ... #constipation # ... agents #internship #comparison
Causes of Constipation in Adults
Most common
 - Inadequate fiber or fluid intake
 - Poor bowel habits
Systemic
Causes of Constipation ... hyperparathyroidism, diabetes ... - Metabolic: hypokalemia ... , hypercalcemia, ... autonomic neuropathy Medications
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
make an informed decision ... - Allergies to medications ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indication of AC ... Diabetes regimen