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Algorithm for the diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism. (T3 = triiodothyronine; T4 = thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating
Algorithm for the ... diagnostic workup ... of hyperthyroidism ... #hyperthyroidism ... endocrinology
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup ... Algorithm • ... Radioactive Iodine ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Radioactive iodine ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
: Work-up similar ... to hyperthyroidism ... → Radioactive Iodine ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
Normal and Renal Dosing ... DPP4 inhibitors work ... on the highest dose ... Inhibitors #Renal #Dosing ... Diabetes #DM2 #Endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... use of adequate doses ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... : Hypothyroidism ... #Hypertension #Workup
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
(Max of 3 doses) ... symptomatic after 3 doses ... • Discuss with endocrinology ... about adding Tolvaptan ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm
Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Hypothyroidism
 • Isolated TSH Deficiency
 • Panhypopituitarism
Thyroid Hormone Resistance
Iatrogenic
Primary Hypothyroidism
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Hypothyroidism - ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Severe Iodine ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
GLP-1 Agonist Dosing ... mg maintenance dose ... Otherwise, it works ... the maintenance dose ... #Pharmacology #Endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment - Stress Dose Steroids
 • Large Bore IVs, ~2L IVF & Draw workup
Treatment - Stress Dose ... ~2L IVF & Draw workup ... before concurrent hypothyroidism ... StressDose #Steroids #endocrinology