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Effects of Prostaglandins and NSAIDs on the Kidney
Effects of Prostaglandins on the Kidney:
 • The vasodilatory
conditions requiring excretion ... retention of Na, K ... is increased in CKD ... Kidney #renal #nephrology ... #pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Hyperkalemia: • CKD ... transfusion • HTN and edema ... Impaired Renal Excretion ... potassium #high #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Excretion: ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... suggests ↓ renal excretion ... caution in HTN & edema ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Hyperkalemia: • CKD ... transfusion • HTN and edema ... Impaired Renal Excretion ... potassium #high #nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Regulating Renal Excretion ... disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... Diuretics #Renal #Excretion ... #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology #