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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - ... Algorithm • Normal ... Neuromuscular Disorders ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
and Platelet Disorders ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... country), thyroid function ... gastric bypass), LFT ... - Bone marrow evaluation
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
administration, evaluation ... The appropriate evaluations ... discern these causes ... are liver function ... fibrinogen levels, and testing
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... indicate the initial evaluation ... history alongside evaluation ... decision for repeat testing ... #LFTs #Abnormal
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation ... unclear (often the case ... then go to stim testing ... this indicates normal ... adrenal function
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
<45% and SF is normal ... , further evaluation ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... C282Y homozygote, evaluation ... and hematologic disorders
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Causes of Secondary ... progesterone challenge, normal ... estrogen: • Functional ... (e.g. eating disorder ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Evaluation of Recurrent ... the integrated function ... weakness, muscle wasting ... fear of falling, functional ... #Differential #Evaluation
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
aldosterone - Low in cases ... origin of the disorder ... a hypothalamic disorder ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... laboratory #diagnosis #testing
Rome IV Criteria for diagnosing Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders (FAPD)
Irritable bowel syndrome
The criteria must be fulfilled
Abdominal Pain Disorders ... abdominal pain lasting ... interferes with normal ... following: anorexia, nausea ... AbdominalPain #Disorders