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Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... stones caused by ... Postoperative abdominal ... distention • Abdominal ... #Medications #Table
Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
obstruction - Able ... of flank or abdominal ... MRI - Limited value ... for non-calculus causes ... #Kidney #stones
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... 15 suggests ↓ renal ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... only if no clear cause ... (see Table below
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
and Differential Diagnosis ... , including a diuretic ... with previously stable ... values. 3. ... disturbance, or acute kidney
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Management Summary Causes ... Tachycardia - N/V - Abdominal ... nephrotoxicity to kidney ... Loop diuretics for
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
When the diagnosis ... assessment, is best ... palpable, as may the kidney ... Any intra-abdominal ... usually renal in