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Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
, Hypokalemia, Erectile ... , Serum creatinine ... higher risk of hyperkalemia ... Angioneurotic edema ... , Hyperkalemia,
Differentiation Between Nephrotic Syndrome and Nephritic Syndrome 
== Nephrotic Syndrome ==
Onset - Insidious 
Edema - ++++
Blood
- Insidious Edema ... casts - Absent Serum ... Onset - Abrupt Edema ... casts - Present Serum ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia ... obtain the desired serum ... Side Effects: Edema ... to moderate); hypokalemia ... Hypomagnesemia; hypokalemia
Renal Tubular Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Serum K, Urine pH < 5.5 - Proximal RTA
Decreased
Algorithm Decreased Serum ... RTA Decreased Serum ... RTA Increased Serum ... K = Hyperkalemic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Suspicion for Hyperkalemia ... transfusion • HTN and edema ... Drugs Causing Hyperkalemia ... potassium #high #nephrology
Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
retinal veins, serum ... Syndrome: • Facial edema ... Hyperphosphatemia • Hyperkalemia ... Hypocalcemia Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Suspicion for Hyperkalemia ... transfusion • HTN and edema ... Drugs Causing Hyperkalemia ... potassium #high #nephrology
Normal Anion-Gap Acidosis (NAGMA) - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Workup

NAGMA
- Chem, ABG or VBG
- Calculate Anion
pH > 5.5 • Serum ... pH < 5.5 • Serum ... normal Type 4: Hyperkalemic ... pH > 5.5 • Serum ... Diagnosis #Workup #nephrology
NSAIDS and their effects on the Kidney - Pathophysiology

Arachidonic Acid metabolites into alternative pathways that modify
Nephron: CHF, HTN, Edema ... hyporenin hypoaldo, hyperkalemic ... KidneyDisease #nephrology
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
dose is based on serum ... restricted due to hypercalcemia ... Only* #CKD #Nephrology