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Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
• Exogenous (KCL ... #hyperkalemia #differential ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #pharmacology # ... potassium #medications
Hydroxychloroquine Serum Measurement in SLE
 • Terminal elimination half-life = 40 days ([HCQI reflects long-term intake)
and probably < ... Best indications ... Measurement #SLE #rheumatology ... #pharmacology # ... levels #lupus #management
Schematic representation of the major sources of ammonia production and its excretory pathway (GI = gastrointestinal,
decreased metabolism ... ileal conduit - Medications ... , AML - Large ... deficiency #Ammonia #Pathophysiology ... Hyperammonemia #Differential
Uric Acid Homeostasis
In the liver, purines are metabolized to uric acid. The last step in purine
step in purine metabolism ... involves an enzyme ... Homeostasis #Gout #Pathophysiology ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #Management
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Platelet Disorders - Differential ... family history - Medications ... changes), high MCV ... not required in all ... Causes #Workup #hematology
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
its Chloride (Cl ... are balanced by Cl ... high amount of Cl ... The high CL- content ... #criticalcare #management
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) - Overview
Types of CRRT
 • CVVHD - Continuous Veno-Venous hemodialysis -
solute control and ... dialysis dose = 20-25 mL ... correction of metabolic ... 4K, 2K, or 0K (all ... #Nephrology #Management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... ACA watershed territories ... Reversible course Differential ... Drug toxicity, Metabolic ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
resistance • Metabolic ... irrigation • Management ... +K+2Cl- Symport ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
Management Summary ... Hypogonad (50%) • Metabolic ... malignancy Pathophysiology ... Differential Diagnosis ... levels to <1ng/mL