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Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics ... #diagnosis #causes ... potassium #high #nephrology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Pleuritic chest pain, hemoptysis ... Carbapenems - IV Clindamycin ... > 10 days - Hemoptysis ... Lung Abscess Differential ... Abscess #pulmonary #differential
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics ... #diagnosis #causes ... potassium #high #nephrology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Bacterial Meningitis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... virus 1 and 2 • Varicella-zoster ... stain: Previous antibiotics ... #diagnosis #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
NSAIDs, β-blockers, Antibiotics ... injury, ischemia, hemolysis ... Pseudohyperkalemia - hemolysis ... offending medications (review ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Medications to Avoid in Patients with G6PD Deficiency Due to Risk of Hemolysis
 - Chloroquine (Aralen)*
Due to Risk of Hemolysis ... Macrodantin)* - Antibiotic ... G6PD #Deficiency #Hemolysis ... #Medications #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Pharmacology