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Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis of Tremor #Diagnosis #IM #PrimaryCare #Neuro #Tremor #Action #Rest #Differential #Algorithm #Comparison
Algorithm and Differential ... Neuro #Tremor #Action ... #Rest #Differential ... #Algorithm #Comparison ... #Table #Ddxof
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness ... Cost - Cost per test ... Syncope #diagnosis #workup ... testing #Cost #Effectiveness ... #table #comparison
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... - Mechanism of Action ... dermatitis, Tuberculin test ... types #allergy #table ... classification #comparison
Approach to the Hypercoagulable State
Arterial thromboembolism
→ Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging
→ Test for APS, particularly
Vascular imaging → Test ... not a major risk actor ... surgery, trauma, active ... - No other workup ... hematology #diagnosis #algorithm
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
nociceptors -> Pain with rest ... relieved with motion ... systemic, not localized ... (relieved by rest ... #Degenerative #Comparison
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
reabsorption) Workup ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... Elimination (see Table ... (10g PO tid) - caution ... limited evidence for effectiveness
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
normal volume-based algorithm ... diuresis) RAAS Active ... malnutrition), Reset ... differential #diagnosis #table
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
the duration of action ... to 6-8 hours to work ... management #treatment #comparison ... #table