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Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
Low pill burden. ... Low pill burden ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... #Table #Comparison ... #Pharmacology #Nephrology
Potassium Binders for Management of Hyperkalemia
 • SPS - Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
 • Patiromer (veltassa)
 •
Potassium Binders ... Hyperkalemia • SPS - Sodium ... veltassa) • SZC - Sodium ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #nephrology
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
Distinguishing Central ... TylerLarsenMD #HINTS #physicalexam ... #Vertigo #diagnosis ... #neurology #bppv ... #comparison #table
Differentiation Between Nephrotic Syndrome and Nephritic Syndrome 
== Nephrotic Syndrome ==
Onset - Insidious 
Edema - ++++
Blood
pressure - Normal/low ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... Syndrome #Nephritic #Comparison ... #Table #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Used Phosphate Binders ... increased risk of low ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... #Table #Comparison ... #Pharmacology #Nephrology
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Euvolemic (Low ... Diabetes insipidus (central ... Workup #Algorithm #nephrology ... #sodium
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
: SIADH, Renal Sodium ... can be high or low ... #differential #diagnosis ... #table #sodium ... #nephrology
Hypernatremia Classification and Features According to Volume Status
 - Hypervolemic hypernatremia - Cushing's syndrome, Primary hyperaldosteronism,
hypernatremia - DI, Central ... Classification #Features #Diagnosis ... #Comparison #Table ... #Nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Elimination (see Table ... acidosis) • Low ... Ca-gluconate or 1g CaCl- (central ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Citrate Anticoagulation Toxicity

Hypernatremia (HyperNa):
 - Citrate solutions may have ↑ sodium content and should be paired
solutions may have ↑ sodium ... HypoMg): - Citrate binds ... dysfunction or low ... Toxicity #toxicology #nephrology ... #diagnosis