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Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
evaluated for glomerular ... in monitoring low-level ... glomerular proteinuria ... #testing #workup ... nephrotic #nephritic #nephrology
Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
Low pill burden. ... Low pill burden ... Phosphate #Binders #Table ... #Comparison #Pharmacology ... #Nephrology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
evaluated for glomerular ... in monitoring low-level ... glomerular proteinuria ... #workup #diagnosis ... initial #testing #nephrology
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Lowers level of low-density ... increased risk of low ... Phosphate #Binders #Table ... #Comparison #Pharmacology ... #Nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
reabsorption) Workup ... Elimination (see Table ... acidosis) • Low ... Slow - don’t delay ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology