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Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... Agents to Treat ... and sodium • Dosing ... 10 g QD (adjust dose ... aspiration #Potassium #Binding
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
maximum daily dose ... require phosphate binding ... agents since they ... restricted due to hypercalcemia ... #Dosing #Pharmacology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... deficiency, Salt-losing ... renal failure Hypervolemia ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Emergent Hyperkalemia ... Treatment Algorithm ... -2 hours Dose ... ~2 hours Dose ... removal of offending agent
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
and Management Algorithm ... medications *Reduce dose ... change to different agent ... anti-motility agents ... Transplant #diagnosis #differential
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... requires high doses ... of the agent. ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup and Differential ... use of adequate doses ... antihypertensive agents ... disorders including hypokalemia ... Workup #causes #Differential
Focal Periphyseal Edema (FOPE lesion) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Arrows identifying the characteristic edema-like signal
Radiology Imaging Findings ... signal about the closing ... emanates from the closing ... • DOES NOT require ... (save $$) Differential
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Some exam findings ... then be excreted using ... adjusting the dose ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
24-48 h and ANC rising ... incontinence - High-dose ... plasmapheresis Hypercalcemia ... and APL (~25 %) during ... differentiating agent