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Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis ... history Step #2 ... & desmopressin test ... #Algorithm #Sodium ... #nephrology #insipidus
Diabetes Insipidus - Diagnosis Algorithm
Tests:
 • Osmolality, Urine AND/OR
 • Osmolality, Serum or Plasma AND
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Diabetes Insipidus ... - Diagnosis Algorithm ... Plasma AND • Sodium ... Osmolality, Urine 1-2 ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
, RTA Type IV, AI ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... Treatments: • Calcium 2- ... 10U reg IV + 1-2 ... #potassium #nephrology
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
occurs in only 2- ... dysfunction - K+ ... : Diabetes Insipidus ... , Urine Sodium ... #management #nephrology