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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Transcellular Shift ... Transcellular shifts ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology ... #low #potassium
Hormones Acting on the Nephron - Diuretics and Their Site of Action
 1) Acetazolamide
 2) Osmotic
HCTZ) 5) Potassium-sparing ... spironolactone) #Pathophysiology ... #Nephrology #Nephron ... #SiteOfAction #Kidney
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Increased Intake
 • Reduced Excretion (IV potassium with
Excretion (IV potassium ... Transcellular Shift ... #Hyperkalemia #Nephrology
Pathophysiology - Pathogenesis of Chronic Kidney Disease

#Pathophysiology #Nephrology #Chronic #Kidney #Disease #CKD
Pathophysiology ... Pathogenesis of Chronic Kidney ... Disease #Pathophysiology ... #Nephrology #Chronic ... #Kidney #Disease
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
minutes) Decrease potassium ... • IV Fluids Shift ... potassium intracellularly ... Sodium bicarbonate Potassium ... #nephrology
NSAID vs ACEI/ARB effects on the Kidneys

Remember that NSAIDs and ACEI/ARB therapy have opposing effects on
effects on the Kidneys ... effects on the kidneys ... contribute to kidney ... ACEIARB #Effects #Nephrology ... #Renal #Pathophysiology
Hormones acting on the kidney - Nephron map

#Hormones #Nephron #Sites #Action #Pathophysiology #Nephrology #Renal #Kidney
acting on the kidney ... Sites #Action #Pathophysiology ... #Nephrology #Renal ... #Kidney
Hormones acting on the kidney

#Pathophysiology #Nephrology #Renal #Kidney #Hormones #Nephron #Sites #Action

** GrepMed Recommended Text: First
acting on the kidney ... #Pathophysiology ... #Nephrology #Renal ... #Kidney #Hormones
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
Transcellular Shift ... Algorithm #causes #potassium ... #low #pathophysiology
Nephron Pathophysiology Study Guide 

- Proximal Tubule
- Loop of Henle
- Distal Tubule
- Collecting Duct

The Kidney Zone

#Nephron
Nephron Pathophysiology ... Collecting Duct The Kidney ... Zone #Nephron #Nephrology ... #Pathophysiology