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Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Hyperkalemia: • CKD ... • NSAIDs • ACE ... • Recent IV potassium ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Hyperkalemia: • CKD ... • NSAIDs • ACE ... • Recent IV potassium ... Beta blockers • Antibiotics
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With CKD

1. Monitor for changes in BP, serum creatinine, &
creatinine, & serum K+ ... of an ACEi or ARB ... initiation of treatment ... Statements: All ... evidence-based pharmacologic
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
INDICATION: Treatment ... needed, based on K ... patients with CKD ... ACE inhibitors, ... #Hyperkalemia #Pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
, ACEi/ARBs, NSAIDs ... , β-blockers, Antibiotics ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... Ca-gluconate or 1g CaCl ... #potassium #nephrology