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Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
artery stenosis • Drugs ... eosinophiluria) • Drugs ... ) • Multiple myeloma ... Hyperoxaluria • Hypercalcemia ... Hyperphosphatemia #CKD
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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: • CKD • Poorly ... transfusion • HTN and edema ... reactions Common Drugs ... deficiency • Renal ... Type IV RTA • Renal
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
: • CKD • Poorly ... transfusion • HTN and edema ... reactions Common Drugs ... deficiency • Renal ... Type IV RTA • Renal
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
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Is Dangerous in Hyperkalemia ... edema and capsular ... • Increases Edema ... volume - increased edema ... NS #comparison #pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
post-hypothermia • ↓ Renal ... Excretion: - Renal ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... 15 suggests ↓ renal ... caution in HTN & edema
Pharmacologic Options for Hypercalcemia Associated with Cancer
Rehydration with NS followed by loop diuretics
 • IV normal
Pharmacologic Options ... for Hypercalcemia ... saline - Enhances GFR ... and renal excretion ... medications #management #drugs
Facial Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Facial Edema

Infectious:
	• Dental abscess
	• Ludwig's angina
	• Vincent's angina
	• Cellulitis
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Contact dermatitis (CD ... anti-inflammatory drugs ... Subcutaneous emphysema Renal ... carcinoma • Multiple myeloma ... Differential #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam