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Evaluation and Management of Hyperkalemia

As with hypokalemia, the immediate danger of hyperkalemia is its effect on
Management of Hyperkalemia ... As with hypokalemia ... efforts should focus ... their increased risk ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
associated with higher risk ... of hyperkalemia ... failure - Co-medication ... antihypertensive #medications ... contraindications #table
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
Medications for ... because treatment may ... patients are at risk ... Figure 3 is an algorithm ... , and Table 3 summarizes
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia ... to moderate); hypokalemia ... sodium intake; risk ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Etiology: • Medications ... Elimination (see Table ... STOP offending medications ... (review MAR)
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
cholesterol - Lower risk ... salts - Lower risk ... evidence of increased risk ... absorption of iron that may ... Phosphate #Binders #Table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... metabolic equivalent able ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... stress testing may
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
An acute rise or ... with previously stable ... hypertension and no other risk ... disorders including hypokalemia ... Hyperthyroidism, Hypercalcemia
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
macular disease, may ... consider risks/ ... smfarmhosp_smfh #Drugs #Medications ... #Pharmacology #Table
Clinically Significant Cardiovascular Drug-Drug Interactions With OTC Supplements and Herbal Products
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs)
 • Night-blooming
• Green tea, Ma-huang ... Licorice - Causes hypokalemia ... Inhibitors • Capsicum, Ma-huang ... • Echinacea, Ma-huang ... pharmacology #DDI #table