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Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... Pressure: - Metabolic ... acidosis: Proximal ... #Hypokalemia #diagnosis ... #potassium #nephrology
Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
see above), no metabolic ... acidosis ... Phosphate #Binders #Table ... #Comparison #Pharmacology ... #Nephrology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... ADLs - Highest metabolic ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation ... stratification #diagnosis
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
Anti-ENA - Rare (SSA ... cutaneous-DIL • Evolution ... druginduced #lupus #sle #comparison ... #table #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management