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Renal tubular acidosis (RTA): refers to a group of conditions all of which cause the same
that has a normal anion ... different types/causes ... Diagnosis #IM #Nephro ... RenalTubularAcidosis #Features ... #Table #Comparison
Major Segments of the Nephron and their Functions 
 - Glomerulus - Formation of glomerular filtrate
Segments of the Nephron ... organic acids and bases ... acid and most diuretics ... vasopressin control #Nephron ... Pathophysiology #Tubules #Table
Causes of High-anion Gap and Non-anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis
Causes of High-anion Gap Acidosis:
 • Lactic acidosis
Causes of High-anion ... Metabolic Acidosis Causes ... and chronic) Causes ... Generalized distal nephron ... Potassium-sparing diuretics
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... normal volume-based algorithm ... (AKI, Post-AKI diuresis ... ) RAAS Active (or ... differential #diagnosis #table
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Weakness, cramping, nausea ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... (10g PO tid) - caution ... failure of other measures