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Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding Agents ... and sodium • Dosing ... 10 g QD (adjust dose ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
maximum daily dose ... phosphate binding agents ... since they are not able ... restricted due to hypercalcemia ... #Dosing #Pharmacology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Does the patient ... - Any adverse events ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... days before Pulmonary ... stratification #diagnosis
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
non-benzo sedative: fast ... non-OTC prolonging agent ... No pharmacologic ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Diuretics and Agents ... disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... Torsemide) • Acute pulmonary ... Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... #Medications #Table
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... adjusting the dose ... cardiology #treatment #table ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST‐10) Questionnaire and Interpretation
1. Have you used drugs other than those required
Are you always able ... to stop using drugs ... Does your spouse ... Questionnaire #diagnosis ... #addiction #Score