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Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
deficiency, ... laboratory ... tests + imaging ... impaired executive functions ... Frontotemporal dementia ... Workup #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is commonly used as a screening tool to detect dementia. However,
tool to detect dementia ... questionnaire that tests ... and executive functions ... #Diagnosis #Geriatrics ... #Dementia #SLUMS
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
antibody (ANA) test ... ; if positive, test ... Screening Tests ... including liver function ... tests (LFTs) and
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... disease; LFT, liver function ... test. ... Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics ... Hypertension #Workup #Algorithm
Planning for Older Drivers Safety (PODS) algorithm, a toolbox of functional assessment tests related to driving.
Safety (PODS) algorithm ... , a toolbox of functional ... assessment tests ... #Diagnosis #Geriatrics ... DriversSafety #Algorithm
SLU Mental Status Examination Tool
What does the SLU Mental Status Exam Test Do?
Q1-Q3: Attention, immediate recall,
Mental Status Exam Test ... and executive function ... Q11: Executive function ... extrapolation #Diagnosis #Geriatrics ... #Dementia #SLUMS
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Abnormal platelet function ... clotting factor function ... Fecal occult blood test ... • Serology for hepatitis
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... extrahepatic source - Tests ... of synthetic function ... Chronic viral hepatitis ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
To be eligible for hospice beneficiaries with Alzheimer’s disease must have a FAST Scale of greater
Score #Alzheimers #Dementia ... #Functional #Assessment ... #Staging #Test ... Hospice #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Consider CBC, renal function ... test, serum electrolytes ... Management #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm