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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... weight loss • Late ... Putrid sputum/sour-tasting ... Leukocytosis, anemia ... #differential #causes
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
reabsorption) Workup ... badness): Peak T, flat ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table