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Allergic Reaction Classification
Type 1 reaction: Acute anaphylactic reaction
Type 2 reaction: Cytotoxic reaction
Type 3 reaction: Immune complex
Type
Allergic Reaction ... Classification ... #Allergic #Reaction ... #Classification ... #diagnosis
Hormones Acting on the Nephron - Diuretics and Their Site of Action
 1) Acetazolamide
 2) Osmotic
Hormones Acting ... Their Site of Action ... HCTZ) 5) Potassium-sparing ... spironolactone) #Pathophysiology ... #Nephrology #Nephron
Diuretics sites of action on the nephron
1) Acetazolamide (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor)
2) Osmotic diuretics (e.g. mannitol)
3) Loop
Diuretics sites of action ... Metolazone) 5) Potassium-sparing ... #pharmacology #nephrology ... #medications #sites ... #action
Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
Immunological Target: Allergen ... Penicillin-induced drug reaction ... Dermatitis (ie. reaction ... #Types #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Definitions
Angioedema - Classification Diagnosis and Treatment
Types of Angioedema:
 • Acute allergic angioedema - Usually occurs with
Angioedema - Classification ... Diagnosis and Treatment ... drug reaction - ... first taking the medication ... #Types #Diagnosis
Summary of Diuretic Agents 
Subclass, Drug, Mechanism of Action, Effects, Clinical Applications, Pharmacokinetics, Toxicities, Interaction
CARBONIC ANHYDRASE
, Mechanism of Action ... Chlorthalidone POTASSIUM-SPARING ... #Diuretics #Medications ... summary #table #nephrology
Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
reaction • Type ... reaction • Type ... An allergic reaction ... #Types #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Definitions
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
, Intermediate Action ... Blockade, Fast Action ... Blockade, Slow Action ... repolarization CLASS 3 - Potassium ... #Classes #pathophysiology
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
- Differential Diagnosis ... Thyrotoxicosis Medications ... GI losses (NG suction ... #Algorithm #nephrology ... #low #potassium
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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- Differential Diagnosis ... - Transfusion reaction ... Medications 2. ... #causes #potassium ... #high #nephrology