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Effects of Prostaglandins and NSAIDs on the Kidney
Effects of Prostaglandins on the Kidney:
 • The vasodilatory
retention of Na, K ... is increased in CKD ... prolonged NSAID use in CKD ... with GFR > 30 and ... renal #nephrology #pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... clear cause) Management ... caution in HTN & edema ... diagnosis and management
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
Management of Diabetes ... Patients With CKD ... creatinine, & serum K+ ... evidence-based pharmacologic ... #Diabetes #CKD #
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Inhibitors of Na+K+ ... Epithelial Channels (K+ ... Aldosterone Antagonists, K+ ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
 •
trial • Minimal K ... filtration - Renal edema ... • Increases Edema ... volume - increased edema ... NS #comparison #pharmacology
Facial Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Facial Edema

Infectious:
	• Dental abscess
	• Ludwig's angina
	• Vincent's angina
	• Cellulitis
	•
Framework for Facial Edema ... Contact dermatitis (CD ... • Solid facial edema ... carcinoma • Multiple myeloma ... Differential #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam