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Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
Phosphate Binders ... amzn.to/34t5DgJ #Phosphate ... #Binders #Table ... #Comparison #Pharmacology ... #Nephrology
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
Phosphate binders ... since they are not able ... binder (use has ... Only* #CKD #Nephrology ... #Dose #Dosing #Pharmacology
Table 22 provides the characteristics of various phosphate-binding agents.
#Pharmacology #Nephrology #Phosphate #Phosphorus #Binders #Comparison #Table #Disadvantages
Table 22 provides ... #Pharmacology #Nephrology ... #Phosphate #Phosphorus ... #Binders #Comparison ... #Table #Disadvantages
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Decreased intake/absorption: Starvation, Alcoholism, Malabsorption, Phosphate binder use
 • Redistribution/
- Differential Diagnosis ... Malabsorption, Phosphate ... binder use • ... #Algorithm #causes ... #nephrology #phosphate
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Commonly Used Phosphate ... Binders Aluminum ... - Useful for short ... #Binders #Table ... #Comparison #Pharmacology
Gerstmann Syndrome
1) Finger agnosia - Inability to name their own fingers, affecting both sides
2) Right-left confusion
name their own fingers ... patient is still able ... to copy Causes ... Gerstmann #Syndrome #neurology ... #diagnosis
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
OD and counting fingers ... formation) and MLF (medial ... The most common causes ... the hospital, diagnosed ... ophthalmology #neurology
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
specific to NBTE, and diagnosis ... is required for diagnosis ... : Serial negative ... in up to 30% of cases ... #table
Summary of actions of some Cholinergic Agonists

Bethanechol 
• Used in treatment of urinary retention 
• Binds
retention • Binds ... Edrophonium • Used for diagnosis ... blockers • Has short ... Cholinergic #Agonists #Pharmacology ... #Table #Summary
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Management Summary Causes ... fluid/Lactated ringers ... per day until stable ... #Management #causes