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Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm
Step 1: Consider history. Most patients presenting with hypernatremia are either very
Hypernatremia - Diagnostic ... Evaluation Algorithm ... hypernatremia are ... determine the type ... #Workup #Evaluation
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... Allergen-specific lgE causes ... Antigen-antibody complexes are ... #allergy #table ... #classification
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... during medical evaluation ... or workup for specific ... are asthma, allergy ... #Differential #diagnosis
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 ... Causes of acute ... surgery or ileal resection ... #workup #diagnosis
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... evaluation of macrocytic ... of vitamin B12 are ... #Diagnosis #Macrocytosis ... #Workup #AAFP
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
• Immunologic Workup ... - If present, are ... • Immunologic Workup ... sle #comparison #table ... #rheumatology #diagnosis
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
and specific for detection ... common causes of ... cryoglobulinemias (types ... glomerular #testing #workup ... #diagnosis #glomerulonephritis
Mental Status Exam (MSE)
Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time.
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Thought Content - Types ... anxiety about work ... , the symptoms caused ... MSE #psychiatry #diagnosis ... #evaluation #mnemonic
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
and specific for detection ... common causes of ... cryoglobulinemias (types ... glomerular #disease #workup ... #diagnosis #initial
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Major Pre-Op ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... What is the type ... stratification #diagnosis