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Definitions of AKI, CKD, AKD
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI):
 • Increase in SCr by 2 50% within
Definitions of AKI, CKD ... per 1.73 m2 • Stable ... /CKD • No structural ... damage #AKI #CKD ... #nephrology #acute
Transdermal Fentanyl require unique dosing conversions. For Adult and pediatric patients taking opiouds or doses not
unique dosing conversions ... taking opiouds or doses ... oral morphine dose ... find the correct dose ... Opiate #Opioid #Conversion
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
maximum daily dose ... patients with CKD ... since they are not able ... Purposes Only* #CKD ... #Nephrology #PhosphateBinders
Loop diuretic PO --> IV conversions 

Furosemide 40 mg PO = Furosemide 20 mg IV =
diuretic PO --> IV conversions ... Diuretics #Equivalent #Dose ... #Conversion #Table
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... sensitive) • AKI, AKD ... rapidly progressive CKD ... Nephritis #AIN #Algorithm ... #nephrology #diagnosis
Table 1. Estimated Darbepoetin alfa Starting Doses (mcg/week) for Patients With CKD on Dialysis Based on
Table 1. ... Patients With CKD ... darbepoetin alfa conversion ... Erythropoietin #Conversion ... #Table #ESAs #Procrit
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 
Recommended Dose Conversions 

Valsartan 
Irbesartan 
Losartan 
Olmesartan 
Telmisartan 
Candesartan 
Azilsartan 
Eprosartan 

A few
Recommended Dose ... Conversions ... conversion that ... Blockers #ARB #Conversion ... #Table #Dosing
Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... and Dosing in CKD ... Dose Initiation ... Prescribing #Dosing #CKD ... #pharmacology #algorithm
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) Antihypertensive Dose Comparison

#Pharmacology #Angiotensin #Receptor #Blocker #ARB #Conversion #Table #Dose #Dosages

** GrepMed
Antihypertensive Dose ... #Blocker #ARB #Conversion ... #Table #Dose #Dosages
ACEI Antihypertensive Dose Comparison. Consider divided (BID) regimen for better pre-dose (trough) BP control for the
Antihypertensive Dose ... for better pre-dose ... ACEIs #Dosing #Conversion ... PrimaryCare #Comparison #Table