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Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... rapidly progressive CKD ... sediment • Received drug ... #Algorithm #nephrology ... #diagnosis
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
(eGFR < 60 ml/min ... hydronephrosis on U/S) • Reflux ... Hyperphosphatemia #CKD ... KidneyDisease #Nephrology ... #Algorithm #Causes
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Secondary Causes ... hypertension (multi-drug ... syndrome • AKI/CKD ... #Nephrology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Uncontrolled • Drug ... or when using an ... licorice • Medications ... parenchymal disease - CKD ... #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Metabolic Acidosis with Elevated Anion Gap - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated Anion Gap > 12
Anion Gap > 12 (Gain ... secretion • AKI/CKD ... • Shock • Drugs ... MetabolicAcidosis #AnionGap #Nephrology ... #Algorithm #Causes
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
• Screen for secondary ... (common causes ... asthma, allergy, drug ... organ-specific signs ... #Differential #diagnosis
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
- Differential Diagnosis ... leakage of RBC's secondary ... • Disruptions in ... Causes: - Drug ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Auspitz sign, Koebner's ... scaling border in ... central clearing • Secondary ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... primary or secondary ... Immunosuppressed • New medication ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Algorithm for Diagnosis and Management of Resistant Hypertension in CKD
Pseudoresistant Hypertension - Reduce barriers to adherence:
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Use once-daily medications ... Consider other causes ... mineralocorticoid antagonist →Refer ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis