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Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Causes of Anemia ... Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... Renal Disease, Liver ... Myelodysplasia #Anemia #MCV ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Multiple Myeloma and Monoclonal Gammopathies
C - HyperCalcemia- calcium > 11 mg/dL / >1 mg/dL the ULN
R
dL the ULN R - Renal ... /dL or CC < 40 ml ... Causes of false- ... amyloidosis Other causes ... M spike: • CML
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Causes of Chronic ... function (eGFR < 60 ml ... 3 months Pre-Renal ... Atheroemboli • Renal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Vasopressors and Inotropes - Pharmacology Summary
Vasopressors
Phenylephrine (alpha-1)
 • Increases BP, SVR
 • Risk of reflex bradycardia
• Higher doses cause ... /kg/min): renal ... mild alpha (5-10 mcg ... CO • a (>10 mcg ... cAMP/cGMP • Causes
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
- Urine Na/K/Cl ... protein/Cr - Renal ... rhabdo/TLS) Causes ... - 45% - Pre-renal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
Tumors: Lung, SCC, renal ... Lymphoma: NHL, CML ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Hydroxychloroquine Serum Measurement in SLE
 • Terminal elimination half-life = 40 days ([HCQI reflects long-term intake)
concentration: > 750ng/mL ... probably < 1500ng/mL ... suspected) • In case ... • Special cases ... (e.g. renal failure
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted - 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting,
hyperaldosteronism • Low Urine Cl ... NGT suction, Low Cl ... • High Urine Cl ... hyperaldosteronism • High PRA: Renal ... Algorithm #Nephrology #Causes
Causes of Anemia with Normal Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased WBCs
 - Decreased/NormaI
Causes of Anemia ... Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... Reticulocytosis • Renal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
aldosterone Causes ... : Most Common Causes ... Tuberculosis: can cause ... Lung cancer • Renal ... Administer 250 mcg