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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Standard Stim test ... is 250 mcg of IV ... intravenous (IV) injection ... #Insufficiency
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Disorders: • Infection ... tuberculosis, fungal infections ... Symptoms: • Fatigue ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... Administer 250 mcg
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Adrenal Insufficiency ... causes: TB, fungal infection ... Exam Findings: Fatigue ... ACTH STIM TEST: ... Give 250 mcg of
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Adrenal Insufficiency ... • Malignancy Infectious ... Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ... • Drug Abuse (e.g
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Cushing's Disease ... • Congenital Adrenal ... CRF) • Infection ... Chronic UTI) •
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Respiratory insufficiency ... - Generalized fatigue ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... Serologic and EMG ... precipitated by: Drugs, infection
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
and Differential Diagnosis ... fever, Malaise, fatigue ... murmur • Valvular insufficiency ... Glomerulonephritis DDX ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG