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Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm
Step 1: Consider history. Most patients presenting with hypernatremia are either very
Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation ... Algorithm Step ... young or very old ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Hypoglycemia - Evaluation Algorithm
Interpreting Hypoglycemia Labs - the patient must be hypoglycemic at the time of
Hypoglycemia - Evaluation ... Algorithm Interpreting ... #Hypoglycemia #Evaluation ... #Algorithm #workup ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Differential Diagnosis of Hypoglycemia
Evaluation of Hypoglycemia
Patients with known diabetes who are not systemically ill and can
of Hypoglycemia Evaluation ... , no extensive workup ... In severely ill ... EtOH - Infectious workup ... #Differential #Algorithm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Function Tests in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Hyperthyroidism → MRI ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
• Fever: hospitalized pts but
Adult Clinical Evaluation ... Guide - Updated ... dyspnea 20-50% • URI ... #Guide #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Protocol
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... #Diarrhea #Workup
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Chronic ... barium, CT, or MR ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm ... #workup #diagnosis
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
Imaging findings Workup ... Imaging: US (biliary evaluation ... low-fat (as safe as CLD ... for a definitive guide
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm ... hours post GTT) • MRI ... gland and consider evaluation ... Acromegaly #Testing #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
insufficiency is mild ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... diagnosis #testing #endocrinology ... #workup