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Causes of False Elevation and Reduction in HbA1c

== False Elevation ==
Decreased RBC turnover 
• Iron, B-12,
and Reduction in HbA1c ... E Dilutional Effect ... Elevation #Reduction #HbA1c ... #Increase #Decrease ... Diagnosis #DM2 #Differential
NSAIDS and their effects on the Kidney - Pathophysiology

Arachidonic Acid metabolites into alternative pathways that modify
NSAIDS and their effects ... on the Kidney - ... hyporenin hypoaldo, hyperkalemic ... KidneyDisease #nephrology ... #Effects #pathophysiology
Summary of the adverse effects associated with the use of trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole

Mnemonic - NOT RISKY?

N - Neurologic
of the adverse effects ... N - Neurologic effects ... O - Decreased ... - Sugar K - Hyperkalemia ... and other kidney
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Disease - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm Decreased ... Hyperoxaluria • Hypercalcemia ... KidneyDisease #Nephrology ... #Differential #
Increased Urination - Differential Diagnosis Framework - Increased Volume / Frequency
 • Increased osmotic load (Increased
Increased Urination - Differential ... • Inability of kidneys ... phase of ATN, Hypercalcemia ... Neurogenic bladder • Decreased ... Increased #Urination #Differential
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
- Differential Diagnosis ... Typically the JVP decreases ... there is a lack of decrease ... reflects conditions ... diagnosis #cardiology #differential
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
Causes of Hypokalemia ... - Differential ... Decreased filling ... #Differential # ... Causes #workup #nephrology
Effects of Prostaglandins and NSAIDs on the Kidney
Effects of Prostaglandins on the Kidney:
 • The vasodilatory
NSAIDs on the Kidney ... on the Kidney: ... conditions of decreased ... Prostaglandins #NSAIDs #Kidney ... #renal #nephrology
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Adenoma
 • Hyperplasia
 • MEN 1 and 2A
Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
Hypercalcemia - ... Differential Diagnosis ... MEN) Drug Side Effects ... Breast, Kidney, ... #Differential #
Causes of HyperKalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Increased extracellular K+:
 • Tissue injury
 • Hemolysis
 • Rhabdomyolysis
 •
Causes of HyperKalemia ... - Differential ... of injection Decreased ... blockers - MCW Nephrology ... #Differential #