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Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... normal volume-based algorithm ... Urine Na+K / serum ... : Hypovolemia, Hypervolemia ... #nephrology
Digoxin Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
1) Na/K ATPase Pump - Digoxin works by directly binding to and inhibiting
Pump - Digoxin works ... ions are NO longer ... intracellular calcium causes ... - Hyperkalemia ( ... , in states of hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
, ACEi/ARBs, NSAIDs ... , RTA Type IV, AI ... reabsorption) Workup ... only if no clear cause ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
ACEI or ARB Initiation
Hyperkalemia:
 - Review concurrent drugs
 - Moderate potassium Intake
 - Consider: diuretics, sodium
Hyperkalemia: ... Consider: diuretics, sodium ... - Review for causes ... of AKI - Correct ... Initiation #monitoring #algorithm
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... renal failure • AKI ... Aldosterone • ACEi/ARB ... IntercellularShift #Nephrology ... #Causes