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Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Causes of Adrenal ... ACTH-Dependent (Secondary ... Hemochromatosis • Other: Surgery ... , Radiation, Medication ... Insufficiency #AI
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Causes of Hypertension ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Secondary Causes ... licorice • Medications ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
Algorithm Evaluate ... for causes of secondary ... of secondary osteoporosis ... • Recommend pharmacologic ... benefits and risks of medications
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... apnea: CPAP, most pts ... Jcortesizaguirr #Secondary ... Workup #causes # ... Differential #Diagnosis #indications
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal ... malignant, pediatric cases ... , and, rarely, secondary ... of anesthesia, surgery ... management and then surgery
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
narrowing on MRA/CTA ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of ... with AEDs until cause
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Metolazone) • Hypertension ... Kidney stones caused ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
S/Sx: Most pts ... Etiology: • Medications ... , RTA Type IV, AI ... only if no clear cause ... STOP offending medications
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
urine, sweat) - its ... perfusion - shock->treatments ... regional ischemia, surgery ... before beginning treatment ... - HIV/HAART medications
Clozapine Toxicology
Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic most often reserved for use in patients who have treatment-resistant
patients who have treatment-resistant ... with a mix of renal ... Clozapine is known to cause ... of orthostatic hypotension ... Toxicity #Diagnosis #Pharmacology