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Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis: Differential Diagnosis
ECF volume contracted: urine chloride concentration <20 meq/L
 • Gastric alkalosis:
Causes of Metabolic ... : Differential Diagnosis ... ectopic ACTH) • Exogenous ... deficiency • Liddle ... #Causes #nephrology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
disorders that activate ... infections are common causes ... glomerular #testing #workup ... #diagnosis #glomerulonephritis ... #nephrology
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
diuresis) RAAS Active ... failure, Cirrhosis, Nephrotic ... #differential #diagnosis ... #table #sodium ... #nephrology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
disorders that activate ... infections are common causes ... glomerular #disease #workup ... #diagnosis #initial ... #testing #nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... kidney disease, and nephrotic ... Kidney stones caused ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Medications #Table