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

Early am cortisol < 3
Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test ... this indicates normal
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Algorithm Step ... may actually be normal ... Consider additional tests ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
and Screening Testing ... to evaluate cause ... Oral sodium loading ... CT scan, adrenal ... Causes #Screening #Workup
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
ACTH stimulation test ... aldosterone - Often normal ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... laboratory #diagnosis #testing ... endocrinology #workup
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... acral features, abnormal ... (2 hours post GTT ... gland and consider evaluation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
prolonged bed rest ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... during clinical evaluations ... can cause a Hg ... pseudoanemia is a normal