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

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... then go to stim testing ... primary AI - Low ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
aldosterone - Low ... - Low, because ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... laboratory #diagnosis #testing ... endocrinology #workup
Mental Status Exam (MSE)
Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time.
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impression of how ... ideation -> Ex. anxiety ... about work, delusions ... Judgement - Ability to act ... psychiatry #diagnosis #evaluation
Anxiety Disorders Associated with Panic - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Panic Disorder - Recurrent, Unexpected Panic Attacks
Specific Phobia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Where a Negative Evaluation ... Work or School) ... Agoraphobia - Setting ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Orthopedic • Low ... surgery Stress Testing
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Work & lnterpersonal:
 • Home Life Troubles - Conflict
Clinical Findings Work ... poor academic performance ... separation/divorce • Work ... Aggression - Commits acts ... Conforming to law