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Antinuclear Antibody Testing - Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Patterns
Nuclear Patterns:
 • Homogeneous pattern: 
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Antinuclear Antibody ... , SSc, PBC/SSc OS ... , PBC/SjS OS ... #differential #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Antinuclear Antibody Testing - Nuclear Patterns
Homogeneous pattern: 
 • SLE, SSc, AIH, JIA
 • dsDNA, chromatin,
Antinuclear Antibody ... pattern: • SSc, PBC ... : • PBC, DM, other ... #differential #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Acute Altered Mental Status - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask while en route: vitals, hyper/hypoactive, POC glucose,
Altered Mental Status ... Rapid Response Management ... hyper/hypoactive, POC ... the underlying cause ... #Management #criticalcare
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Antibiotics (Bactrim, PCN ... test (only if no clear ... cause) Management ... Elimination (see Table ... Optimize volume status
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
Muscle atrophy may cause ... levels • NXP-2 antibody ... diminished functional status ... Dermatomyositis #diagnosis ... #management #rheumatology