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Differentiation Between Nephrotic Syndrome and Nephritic Syndrome 
== Nephrotic Syndrome ==
Onset - Insidious 
Edema - ++++
Blood
- Insidious Edema ... - Absent Serum ... - Present Serum ... Syndrome #Nephritic #Comparison ... #Table #Nephrology
Intern Pocket Cards - Inpatient Bowel Regimen Guide
Osmotic agents (draws water into bowel, thereby loosening stool
Guide Osmotic agents ... • Tap water enema ... Guide #Inpatient #medications ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding Agents ... obtain the desired serum ... Side Effects: Edema ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #binders
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Diuretics and Agents ... Kidney stones caused ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology #Medications ... #Table
Review of Intranasally Administered Medications for Use in the Emergency Department
Table of agents, uses, dosing, onset
Intranasally Administered Medications ... Emergency Department Table ... of agents, uses ... Intranasal #Pain #Medications ... #Comparison #Table
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Immunosuppressive agents ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... the underlying cause ... titratable parenteral agents ... with AEDs until cause
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... caution in HTN & edema ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Pager Summary Indications ... Overload (pulmonary edema ... chosen to match serum ... Dialyzer is rigid case ... RRT #managment #nephrology