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Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
can be high or low ... Primary polydipsia), Low ... #differential #diagnosis ... #table #sodium ... #nephrology
The VAN assessment (see table below) begins with a simple assessment of upper extremity weakness. If
The VAN assessment ... (see table below ... with a simple assessment ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Stroke #CVA #Vision
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Total Score 0-42
1a. Level of consciousness
1b. LOC questions
1c. LOC commands
2.
LOC questions 1c ... LOC commands 2. ... StrokeScale #NIHSS #Diagnosis ... #Nursing #Assessment ... #CVA #Neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Elimination (see Table ... acidosis) • Low ... Calcium 2-3g IV Ca-gluconate ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Citrate Anticoagulation Toxicity

Hypernatremia (HyperNa):
 - Citrate solutions may have ↑ sodium content and should be paired
Anticoagulation Toxicity Hypernatremia ... free, ionized Ca ... dysfunction or low ... Toxicity #toxicology #nephrology ... #diagnosis