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Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertensive:
 • High Al, Low R - Primary aldosteronism
 • High Al, High
Hypokalemia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... High Al, High R - Secondary ... #nephrology #causes ... #low #potassium
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... suggests either secondary ... #causes #nephrology ... #potassium
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #potassium ... #low #nephrology
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Diagnosis Algorithm ... dermatitis • Psoriasis ... Pruritus #primary #secondary ... #generalized #dermatology ... #causes
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
 •
overlying scale • Psoriasis ... central clearing • Secondary ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Genital Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated - Vesicles:
 • Herpes simplex
Elevated - Papules / Plaques -
Diagnosis Algorithm ... acuminata) • Secondary ... Lichen planus • Psoriasis ... #skinlesions #dermatology ... #causes
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Secondary to venous ... Very low concentrations ... #Eczematous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... consumption • Low ... #differential # ... potassium #nephrology ... #low
Causes of Anemia with Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Heme Synthesis or
with Low Mean Corpuscular ... Volume (MCV) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... 18% • Anemia Secondary ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Hypomagnesemia
 • Redistribution: IV glucose, Correction of diabetic ketoacidosis, IV hyperalimentation, Refeeding after starvation,
osmotic diuresis, Potassium ... states, Primary or secondary ... #differential # ... diagnosis #nephrology ... #magnesium #low