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Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
creatinine, & serum K+ ... of an ACEi or ARB ... Continue ACEi or ARB ... evidence-based pharmacologic ... #Diabetes #CKD #
Effects of Prostaglandins and NSAIDs on the Kidney
Effects of Prostaglandins on the Kidney:
 • The vasodilatory
retention of Na, K ... their effects are ... is increased in CKD ... prolonged NSAID use in CKD ... renal #nephrology #pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
, ACEi/ARBs, NSAIDs ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... Diuretics (IV loop diuretic ... - IV loop diuretic ... caution in HTN & edema
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
needed, based on K ... patients with CKD ... , HF, or diabetes ... inhibitors, etc.) are ... #Hyperkalemia #Pharmacology
Facial Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Facial Edema

Infectious:
	• Dental abscess
	• Ludwig's angina
	• Vincent's angina
	• Cellulitis
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Framework for Facial Edema ... Contact dermatitis (CD ... ACE inhibitors/ARBs ... carcinoma • Multiple myeloma ... Differential #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam