Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma): • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
calcium for K; also binds ... nonspecifically binds ... K, magnesium, and ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #binders
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing Common causes: • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary ... Screening Testing ... (correction of hypokalemia ... #Screening #Workup ... #table
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Weakness, fatigue, nausea ... hyponatremia, hyperkalemia ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... stimulation test AND ... baseline ACTH - Secondary
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm Lifestyle Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening ... Management Algorithm ... macrosomic infant • Secondary ... Causes: Endocrinopathies ... #algorithm #DM2
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
abdominal pain, nausea ... achieve efficacy may hinder ... the outpatient setting ... #UseDisorder #Management ... #Therapies #Screening
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary 10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Management Summary ... malignant, pediatric cases ... incidentaloma/periodic screening ... , rarely, secondary ... resistance, impaired fasting
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Crossmatch - involves testing ... Hypocalcemia, Hyperkalemia ... Citrate in RBCs binds ... false negatives on testing ... Transfusions #diagnosis #management
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests Stool/blood-based tests: • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Colorectal Cancer Screening ... Gastroenterology and ... #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
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