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Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
antibody (ANA) test ... ; if positive, test ... the presence of anemia ... Screening Tests ... including liver function
Celiac Disease Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:  Nonspecific symptoms (iron-deficiency anemia, failure to thrive, fever, skin
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... iron-deficiency anemia ... failure to thrive, fever ... and weight loss) Tests ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... clotting factor function ... Red Flags: • Fever ... Fecal occult blood test ... • Serology for hepatitis
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
run-down or tired • Fevers ... adults • Blood tests ... ) • Pulmonary function ... tests: obstructive ... Sweat chloride test
Fever After International Travel

Infectious Disease:
• Endemic in either the destination or home region

Viral Syndromes:
Arboviral infections, a
studies, including tests ... rapid diagnostic tests ... rickettsia); serologic tests ... examination; and urine tests ... including a dipstick test
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Fever of Unknown ... FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm ... -1/2 serology, hepatitis ... tuberculosis skin test ... ofaa132/5828054 #Fever