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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #potassium ... #low #pathophysiology
Summary of Diuretic Agents 
Subclass, Drug, Mechanism of Action, Effects, Clinical Applications, Pharmacokinetics, Toxicities, Interaction
CARBONIC ANHYDRASE
, Mechanism of Action ... Chlorthalidone POTASSIUM-SPARING ... Pharmacology #summary #table
Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) 

The kidneys produce renin in response to low blood pressure or low plasma
in response to low ... blood pressure or low ... the lungs by the action ... #Pathophysiology
Renal Effect of NSAIDs Inhibition of Prostaglandin Synthesis

 - Renal disease, Cardiovascular disease -> Decreased renal
Decreased renal blood flow ... synthesis, leaving actions ... #Pharmacology #Pathophysiology
Hyperkalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
R/O Pseudo-hyperkalemia:
 • Possible Lab error! Alwavs Repeat Blood sample!
 • Leukocytosis, Thrombocytosis:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #potassium ... #high #pathophysiology
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... B-blockers with caution ... B-blockers with caution ... underlying cause #Stable ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Adrenoceptor Actions
α1
 • Vascular smooth muscle - Contraction
 • Genitourinary smooth muscle - Contraction
 • Intestinal
Adrenoceptor Actions ... adrenergic #receptors #actions ... #pharmacology #pathophysiology ... #comparison #table
Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs
Benzodiazepines:
 - Bind to specific GABAA receptor subunits at central nervous system (CNS) neuronal synapses
GABAA receptors, acting ... also possible - Slow ... pharmacology #comparison #table
Drugs with Actions on Bronchial Smooth Muscle
Bronchodilation is promoted by cAMP. Intracellular levels of cAMP can
Drugs with Actions ... theophylline, which slow ... #SmoothMuscle #Pathophysiology