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Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic algorithm
Decreased renal potassium excretion
 • Acute renal failure
 • Chronic renal failure
 • Drugs
Increased
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic ... algorithm Decreased ... failure • Chronic ... • Diabetic Nephropathy ... Normal, Renin High
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... artery stenosis • Drugs ... Proteinuria) • Diabetes ... Hyperoxaluria • Hypercalcemia ... Hyperphosphatemia #CKD
Hyperuricemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary - Over-production
     • Increased turnover of nucleotides
Primary
High purine ... Hyperparathyroidism • Diabetic ... • Chronic ... renal failure ... Sarcoidosis • Hypercalcemia
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Hyperthyroidism • Diabetes ... Metabolic • Renal ... Liver Failure • Hypercalcemia ... Obstructive Pulmonary ... Myasthenia Gravis Pharmacologic
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Clenching of fist during ... phlebotomy High ... : • CKD • Poorly ... reactions Common Drugs ... (Uncontrolled diabetes
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Clenching of fist during ... phlebotomy High ... : • CKD • Poorly ... reactions Common Drugs ... (Uncontrolled diabetes
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
oral suspension DOSING ... patients who have chronic ... patients with CKD ... , HF, or diabetes ... #Pharmacology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Loop Diuretics; High-Ceiling ... Torsemide) • Acute pulmonary ... Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table
Causes of Intrauterine Growth Restriction / Small for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Fetal Factors:
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Pre-eclampsia • Renal ... insufficiency • Diabetes ... Alcohol • Drugs ... Hypoxemia • Pulmonary ... anemia • High
Enteral Feed Formula Selection Guide

A basic guide on how to choose which enteral feed formulations and
Osmolite 1.0 Diabetes ... 1.8, Novasource Renal ... 2.0 CKD no ... Additional Notes: High ... #Pharmacology #