Family history of hypophosphatemia or rickets
Medications
Known disease affecting phosphate metabolism (see “Differential Diagnosis”)
Nutritional history
Vitamin D intake, phosphate sourc...
Acute hypophosphatemia
Oral phosphate supplementation preferred route
IV phosphate may be required for severe hypophosphatemia but should be used with caution (see “Alert”).
High dose...
For acute hypophosphatemia
Telemetry if severe and/or treating intravenously
Careful laboratory monitoring until resolution (laboratory measures may be needed multi...
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275.3 Disorders of phosphorus metabolism
270.0 Disturbances of amino-acid transport
E83.39 Other disorders of phosphorus metabolism
E72.09 Other disorders of amino-acid transport
E83.31 Fam...
Q: What are dietary phosphate sources?
A: Phosphate sources are ubiquitous; examples include processed meats, dairy, legumes, nuts, whole grains, citrus, and colas. Phosphates are used as a preserv...
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