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Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Causes of Adrenal ... Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome ... Disseminated Fungal, HIV ... Surgery, Radiation, Medication ... #endocrinology
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management ... checklist Evaluation ... - Review of medication ... abdominal compartment syndrome ... #Pancreatitis #Checklist
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
Evaluation • ABCs • IV ... Finger glucose • Medication ... Evaluate underlying cause ... ) Other: • CBC ... workup #diagnosis #checklist
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
and petechiae Causes ... - Antithyroid medications ... - HIV • Immune ... immunodeficiency virus (HIV ... hematology #diagnosis #management
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Diagnosis and Management ... fungal infection, HIV ... hypophysitis, Sheehan's syndrome ... Secondary #Diagnosis #Management ... #Endocrinology
Diabetes Morning Hyperglycemia - Dawn Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect 

When patients FBG's are elevated each morning
attempts at adjusting medication ... insulin levels causes ... or decrease the medication ... Hyperglycemia #Diagnosis #Management ... #Endocrinology
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist ... esp in work-up/management ... most ICU pts a CBC ... is never a bad idea ... Troponin, TSH, CPK, HIV
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome ... irrigation • Management ... Kidney stones caused ... Association class IV ... #Pharmacology #Medications
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... gastric acidity, medications ... • Labs: - CBC ... consider IM or IV ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
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IDSA Recommendations ... Infections in HIV-AIDS ... Indications for ... histoplasmosis (>10 cases ... Prevention #Treatment #management