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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
- Differential Diagnosis ... Transcellular Shift ... Thyrotoxicosis Medications ... Transcellular shifts ... nephrology #low #potassium
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
REBEL Review 71: Treatment ... Saturated Solution of Potassium ... table #management #treatment ... #pharmacology # ... comparison #Dosages #dosing
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
• Increased EC shift ... #differential #diagnosis ... pathophysiology #pharmacology ... #potassium #medications
Summary of Recommendations for the Treatment of Aspergillosis - IDSA Guidelines
 - Invasive syndromes of Aspergillus
Recommendations for the Treatment ... Aspergillosis #Treatment ... #pharmacology # ... dosing #medications
Statins intensity, drug interactions, timing of administration and missed doses.

An overview of high, moderate and low
An overview of high ... intensity statin dosing ... #pharmacology #overview ... #review #dosing ... #medications #comparison
Stress Dose Steroids - Indications and Dosing

SUPPRESSED HPA AXIS:
 prednisone >20mg/day x 3 weeks or more
Dose Steroids - Indications ... and Dosing SUPPRESSED ... #Dosing #Endocrinology ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Pharmacology
Causes of Hyperkalemia

Hyperkalemia is caused by excess potassium intake, impaired potassium excretion, or transcellular shifts. The
caused by excess potassium ... intake, impaired potassium ... transcellular shifts ... renal function, medication ... dysfunction is common #Diagnosis
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Clenching of fist during ... phlebotomy High ... Intracellular Shift ... Medications 2.
FDA-Approved 1st line Medications for Tobacco Cessation Treatment

Nicotine patch, Nicotine lozenge, Nicotine gum, Nicotine inhaler, Nicotine
FDA-Approved 1st line Medications ... Tobacco Cessation Treatment ... SR) (tablet) #Pharmacology ... Table #Agents #Dosing
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... management #algorithm #pharmacology ... #treatment #medications ... hematology #warfarin #dosing