From KSAP 10/19 61 A 44-year-old man with CKD secondary to reflux nephropathy is seen for routine care. He has been well but has gained 4 kg since his last visit. He leads a sedentary lifestyle and travels extensively for Continue reading Diabetic meds in CKD
From KSAP A 74-year-old retired stock broker with hypertension diagnosed 20 years ago has been treated successfully with extended-release metoprolol 25 mg daily. In the last 6 months, however, the patient noticed occasional lightheadedness on standing, prompting an evaluation that Continue reading Ace/Arb monitoring
Click to download Hypertension meds Hypertension meds published 1998 Alpha-1 adrenoceptor blockers Hytrin (Terazosin) t ½ = 12 hrs incr HDL 20% Cardura (doxazosin) t ½ = 5.6 hrs (or 13-16 hrs?) Beta blockers Kerlone (Betaxolol) cardioselective t ½ =18 Continue reading Hypertension Meds
Billing Codes – Below are 2 approaches to coding and an inpatient billing encounter form. Clickable Contents First approach Second approach Encounter form Downloads Click to download first approachClick to download second approachClick to dowload inpt encounter form First approach Continue reading Billing/Coding
From KSAP A 70-year-old woman with a history of chronic low back pain, alcohol use, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and breast cancer presents with nausea, vomiting, and progressive mental deterioration over 5 days. Her home medications include digoxin daily, furosemide Continue reading Acid-Base approach
NEPHROLOGY REFERRAL GUIDELINES by Joel Reynolds, M.D. Click to download PDF copy The following diagnostics are needed prior to nephrology referral and consultations Proteinuria – Evaluation with renal function panel, complete urinalysis, quantification of proteinuria with a random urine collection Continue reading Nephrology referral
