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Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced ... Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE ... • Increased EC shift ... of K (Succinylcholine ... #potassium #medications
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
sparing diuretics ... • NSAIDs • ACE ... Intracellular Shift ... Medications 2. ... #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
sparing diuretics ... • NSAIDs • ACE ... Intracellular Shift ... Medications 2. ... #nephrology
Causes of High-anion Gap and Non-anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis
Causes of High-anion Gap Acidosis:
 • Lactic acidosis
Potassium-sparing ... diuretics (amiloride ... ACE-Is and ARBs ... exchange resins #aniongap ... #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
: K+, ACEi/ARBs, ... , K-sparing diuretics ... only if no clear cause ... Management #Treatment #potassium ... #nephrology #K