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Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder ... FORMULATION: Powder ... is a potassium binder ... hours (before and ... Patiromer #Potassium #Binder
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
Hoffmann's sign (finger ... and flicking the ... ipsilateral thumb and ... /or index finger ... Positive #Abnormal #Clinical
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
as an afferent and ... efferent pathway and ... patient to relax the hand ... index finger. ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm ... Under 80 = microcytic ... iron), low EPO, and ... Algorithm by Dr. ... podcast #Anemia #Algorithm
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... exclude Mallet finger ... joint needs to be clinically ... Exam: Swollen and ... Diagnosis #Management #Hand
Tromner Sign on Physical Exam

Tromner sign indicates pyramidal release.  The Tromner sign is flexion of
flexion of the thumb and ... index finger in ... and thumb. ... upper extremity, and ... #Sign #Reflex #clinical
Physical Exam - Quincke’s Pulse

The tips of the patient’s index finger and thumb as well as
the patient’s index ... finger and thumb ... regurgitation and ... stroke volume and ... Signs #Cardiology #Clinical
Capillary filling time is measured by applying firm pressure on the ventral surface of the distal
phalanx of the right index ... finger with a glass ... skin is blank and ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Finger #hypovolemia
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Hypotension Management Algorithm ... • Abdominal binder ... venous return and ... thigh, buttock and ... Hypotension #Management #Algorithm
Reactive Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Reactive erythematous with various morphology
 • Urticaria - Firm /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Erythema Nodosum - Tender ... on palms soles and ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm