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Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia ... • Exogenous (KCL ... #differential # ... pathophysiology #pharmacology ... #potassium #medications
Blood Disorders - Markers and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Acute
 • Myloid (AML) - CD13, CD33, CD34,
- Markers and Differential ... • Lymphoid (ALL ... CD23, o CML ... #hematology #Markers ... #Differential #
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Approach to Anemia - Differential ... Chronic Bleed - Any ... • RBC Membrane Disorder ... • RBC Metabolism ... Disorder - Acquired
Acid Base Disorders Worksheet

Step 1: Gather the necessary data (Na+, CI-, HCO3-, PH, pCO2). Preferably, all
patient's alkalosis is metabolic ... patient's acidosis is metabolic ... - Cl - HCO3 > 12 ... diagnoses using the differentials ... Worksheet #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential ... family history - Medications ... function test, ANA ... changes), high MCV ... not required in all
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... • NSAIDs • ACE ... infusions) - Metabolic ... Medications 2. ... #differential #
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... • NSAIDs • ACE ... infusions) - Metabolic ... Medications 2. ... #differential #
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Differentials? ... - (Cl + HCO3)} ... #AcidBase #disorders ... Base #Gas #VBG #differential
Schematic representation of the major sources of ammonia production and its excretory pathway (GI = gastrointestinal,
decreased metabolism ... Inherited Urea Cycle Disorders ... ileal conduit - Medications ... , AML - Large ... Hyperammonemia #Differential
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Differential Diagnosis ... with electrolyte disorders ... including hypokalemia ... and metabolic alkalosis ... Neurologic disorders