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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Algorithm Increased ... #Algorithm #causes ... #potassium #low ... #pathophysiology
Mechanical Bowel Obstruction and Ileus - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Ileus: Functional bowel "blockage", no peristalsis
Mechanical Obstruction:
Findings Ileus: Functional ... pain • Flat/low ... JVP, resting tachycardia ... percussion • Nausea ... obstruction #sbo #ileus #pathophysiology
Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease

Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies
 - Most reliable noninvasive test
Commonly Used Diagnostic ... negative if on low-gluten ... Celiac #Disease #Testing ... Laboratory #Tests #Diagnosis ... #Workup #Table
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
aldosterone - Low ... in cases in which ... Evaluation #laboratory #diagnosis ... #testing #endocrinology ... #workup