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

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test ... this indicates normal ... adrenal function
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Tests in the Evaluation ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... T3 → Central (secondary ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... ACTH) stimulation test ... baseline ACTH - Primary ... baseline ACTH - Secondary
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... Tests/Enzymes: ... #secondary #systemic ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... urgent referral to secondary ... decision for repeat testing ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Causes of Primary ... Amenorrhea - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... by age 16 with secondary ... Hypothalamic: • Functional
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... require Cosyntropin testing ... Step 3) Differentiate ... primary vs secondary ... consistent with primary
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Abnormalities in primary ... or secondary hemostasis ... platelet function ... Fecal occult blood test
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
Primary Adrenal ... autoimmune-mediated primary ... aldosterone - Often normal ... Insufficiency #Evaluation #laboratory ... #diagnosis #testing
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
TB, NTM, PNA • Primary ... - BAR >1.0 is abnormal ... ) • Pulmonary function ... Bronchoscopy Laboratory ... Bronchiectasis #pulmonary #differential