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Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
magnesium(Mg) The ... urinary losses: • High ... Renin secreting tumor ... #Hypokalemia #diagnosis ... #nephrology #low
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
with: - Thymic tumors ... Diagnosis - ... Fluoroquinolones, Magnesium ... #Gravis #diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Transfusion reaction - Tumor ... lysis syndrome ... Impaired Renal Excretion ... #causes #potassium ... #high #nephrology
Causes of Hypomagnesemia
 • Redistribution: IV glucose, Correction of diabetic ketoacidosis, IV hyperalimentation, Refeeding after starvation,
Causes of Hypomagnesemia ... osmotic diuresis, Potassium ... Hypomagnesemia #Causes ... #differential #diagnosis ... #nephrology #magnesium
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Transfusion reaction - Tumor ... lysis syndrome ... Impaired Renal Excretion ... #causes #potassium ... #high #nephrology
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
: • Based on clinical ... More likely to cause ... for thymoma, a tumor ... exacerbation at high ... #management #neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Summary Causes ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... Monitor potassium ... #Management #causes ... #treatment #nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Diagnosis of ... irrigation • Management ... Loop Diuretics; High-Ceiling ... Kidney stones caused ... #Diuresis #Nephrology
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
of this are tumors ... There was also high ... the hospital, diagnosed ... and started on IV ... ophthalmology #neurology