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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
Transcellular Shift ... K-ATPase which imports ... potassium #low #pathophysiology
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
• Increased EC shift ... differential #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #pharmacology #
Calcium Channel Blocker Conversion Table

Nifedipine versus amlodipine - Nifedipine XL used only as the short acting
Blocker Conversion Table ... used only as the short ... CalciumChannelBlocker #Conversion #Table ... #Pharmacology #
Insulin Comparison Chart

Insulin Types - Onset (hours) - Peak Glycemic Effect (hours) - Duration (hours)
 •
), Afrezza • Short-Acting ... Insulin #Comparison #Table ... #pharmacology #
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
 •
Dermatomyositis) AKI - Pathophysiology ... Shift of extracellular ... per day until stable
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
in setting of short ... Treatment #COVID19 #Pharmacology ... #Table #Management
Major Segments of the Nephron and their Functions 
 - Glomerulus - Formation of glomerular filtrate
Segments #Function #Pathophysiology ... #Tubules #Table ... #Pharmacology
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
- Useful for short ... Phosphate #Binders #Table ... #Comparison #Pharmacology
Opioid Use Disorder Medications - Pharmacokinetics

Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist with low intrinsic activity,
abstinent from short-acting ... margin of safety in pharmacology ... the sublingual tablet ... Pharmacokinetics #Comparison #Table ... #Pharmacology #
Isolated Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Feeling a "pop"
 • Acute
test + Pivot Shift ... #Injury #MSK #Sports ... #pathophysiology