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Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
Hypercalcemia - ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia ... renal, Bladder, Breast ... Thiazides/Lithium #Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Adenoma
 • Hyperplasia
 • MEN 1 and 2A
Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
Hypercalcemia - ... Hyperparathyroidism • Hypercalcemia ... Hypocalciuria Hypercalcemia ... Breast, Kidney, ... Paget's Disease #Hypercalcemia
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
: Treatment of Hyperkalemia ... who have chronic hyperkalemia ... patients with CKD ... carry the risk of hyperkalemia ... #KBinder #Hyperkalemia
Hypercalcemia of Malignancy - Pathophysiology
PTH-mediated
 • Parathyroid cancer
 • Ectopic production: Small cell lung cancer, ovarian
Hypercalcemia of ... lung, Renal Cell, Breast ... @kdjhaveri #Hypercalcemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... Algorithm • IV ... • Consider K+ binder ... with narrow base, best ... , asystole #hyperkalemia
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... persistent over at least ... Hyperoxaluria • Hypercalcemia ... Hyperphosphatemia #CKD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... except if other areas ... clothing • Keep finger ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Management #Nephrology #CKD
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
wool, over itchy areas ... scratch the itchy areas ... especially in the winter ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Management #Nephrology #CKD