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Causes of Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia due to increased bone Ca2+ resorption:
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism, Malignancy, Pseudohyperparathyroidism, Renal failure,
Hyperthyroidism, Immobilization ... histoplasmosis) • Milk (calcium ... differential #diagnosis #calcium
Pharmacologic Treatments of Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy
Central alpha-agonists
 - Methyldopa
 - Clonidine
Combined alpha- and beta-blocker
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Non-dihydropyridine Calcium ... Dihydropyridine Calcium ... Pharmacology #HTN #Table
Calcium Channel Blocker Conversion Table

Nifedipine versus amlodipine - Nifedipine XL used only as the short acting
Calcium Channel ... Blocker Conversion Table ... CalciumChannelBlocker #Conversion #Table
Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
Pros and Cons Calcium ... ulcer disease Calcium ... (RenageI) - Calcium ... (Renvela) - Calcium ... Phosphate #Binders #Table
Calcium Channel Blockers - Dihydropyridines vs Non-Dihydropyridines
Dihydropyridines (amlodipine, felodipine, nifedipine, nicardipine)
 • SVR: Decrease
 • Inotropy:
Calcium Channel ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #CCBs #Calcium ... pharmacology #comparison #table
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Adenoma
 • Hyperplasia
 • MEN 1 and 2A
Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
Autosomal Dominant Calcium ... Other • Excess Calcium ... Milk Alkali) • Immobilization
Medications Used in Hypertensive Emergencies
Vasodilators: Hydralazine, Nitroglycerin, Sodium nitroprusside 
Calcium Channel Blockers: Clevidipine, Nicardipine
ß-Blockers: Esmolol, Labetalol,
nitroprusside Calcium ... #Pharmacology #Table
Antiarrhythmic Medications - Vaughan Williams Classification - Summary Table
Class I agents - Sodium Channel Blockers⠀
Class II
Classification - Summary Table ... Class IV agents - Calcium ... Classification #Summary #Table
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
hours, Prolonged immobilization ... prevention - Early mobilization
Urine Microscopy Crystals
Uric Acid crystals:
 - Formation promoted by acidic urine
 - Seen in tumor lysis
lysis syndrome Calcium ... Proteus, Klebsiella) Calcium ... systemic disease Calcium ... Crystals #comparison #table