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Evaluation and Management of Hyperkalemia

As with hypokalemia, the immediate danger of hyperkalemia is its effect on
As with hypokalemia ... is its effect on ... strength, and initial efforts ... should focus on ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
to 15 g QD • Side ... Effects: Edema ... times daily • Side ... Effects: Intestinal ... #pharmacology #table
Potassium Repletion - Oral vs IV
Oral KCl 
 - 40mEq at a time, q2-4 hrs
q2-4 hrs - Side ... Effect: GI upset ... central line - Side ... Effect: Burning ... Potassium #Repletion #Hypokalemia
Beta Blocker Side Effects / Toxicity
Cardiac Side Effects:
 • Sinus bradycardia, AV block, Heart failure exacerbation,
Beta Blocker Side ... Effects / Toxicity ... Cardiac Side Effects ... ) Extracardiac Side ... Facilitation of hyperkalemia
Summary table of mechanism of action, side effect and contraindications of commonly used drugs for tuberculosis.
Summary table of ... mechanism of action, side ... effect and contraindications ... medical diagrams, tables ... #medications #table
Adverse Effects of Antipsychotic Medications - Comparison Table

First Generation: chlopromazine, haloperidol, fluphenazine 
Second Generation: aripirazole, asenapine,
Adverse Effects ... Medications - Comparison Table ... clozapine Side ... Effects: EPS/TD ... Profiles #Comparison #Table
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
(mild ↑CO) - Side ... effects: Arrythmias ... effects: Peripheral ... effects: Reflex ... Inotropes #comparison #table
Summary table of the mechanism of action, side effect and contraindications of commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
Summary table of ... mechanism of action, side ... effect and contraindications ... medical diagrams, tables ... #pharmacology #table
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Adenoma
 • Hyperplasia
 • MEN 1 and 2A
Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
Hypercalcemia - ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... MEN) Drug Side ... Effects • Thiazide ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Summary table of mechanism of action, side effect and contraindications of commonly used diabetic drugs. 

#pharmacology
Summary table of ... mechanism of action, side ... effect and contraindications