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Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diet/Lifestyle
 • Fibre
 • Calories
 • Fluid
 • Exercise
 • Psychosocial
Medications
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Constipation - Differential ... Psychosocial Medications ... Neurally Active Medications ... Aluminum, Calcium, Potassium ... #Differential #
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
metabolic acidosis • Chronic ... metabolic acidosis • Diabetic ... D-lactic acidosis • Chronic ... of sodium and potassium ... Algorithm #nephrology #differential
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
) MECHANISM: Potassium ... Binder INDICATION ... patients who have chronic ... with CKD, HF, or diabetes ... effect is GI upset (constipation
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... • Recent IV potassium ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... Medications 2. ... #hyperkalemia #differential
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... • Recent IV potassium ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... Medications 2. ... #hyperkalemia #differential
Causes of Constipation in Adults
Most common
 - Inadequate fiber or fluid intake
 - Poor bowel habits
Systemic
Causes of Constipation ... hyperparathyroidism, diabetes ... autonomic neuropathy Medications ... disorders - Chronic ... #Causes #Differential
Bulimia Nervosa: Signs and Symptoms
Associated Psychological / Behavioural Features
 • Feelings of shame, guilt and embarrassment
cheeks) is an indication ... of chronic vomiting ... frequent urination (diabetes ... ), constipation, ... BulimiaNervosa #pathophysiology