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Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
should be obtained ... : HIV test, a rubella ... titer, ACE level ... 45 years with neck ... (to support a diagnosis
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
- Differential Diagnosis ... should be considered ... reflux • Head and neck ... vision or black spots ... TMJ • Head, neck
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
- Differential Diagnosis ... The evaluation should ... • Head and neck ... disruption ○ Otitis media ... Noise trauma ○ MS
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Differential Diagnosis ... patient’s complete medical ... tests before beginning ... Ethylene glycol - HIV ... lactate and can act
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
again, with a mean ... to lying down should ... of unnecessary diagnostic ... from accessing port ... #differential #diagnosis