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Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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phlebotomy High ... : • CKD • Poorly ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #potassium #high
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
phlebotomy High ... : • CKD • Poorly ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #potassium #high
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Causes of Chronic ... Proteinuria) • Diabetes ... Hyperoxaluria • Hypercalcemia ... Hyperphosphatemia #CKD ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
: Treatment of Hyperkalemia ... who have chronic hyperkalemia ... patients with CKD ... , HF, or diabetes ... #Pharmacology
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 • Cellular Shift:
   - Exercise
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... tacrolimus - Hyperkalemic ... depletion, - AKI/CKD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes ... #potassium #high
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Loop Diuretics; High-Ceiling ... Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... • Nephrogenic diabetes ... Kidney stones caused ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology
Enteral Feed Formula Selection Guide

A basic guide on how to choose which enteral feed formulations and
Osmolite 1.0 Diabetes ... Osmolar load can cause ... Renal 2.0 CKD ... Additional Notes: High ... Comparison #Table #Pharmacology