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Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
syncope Tests: ECG ... , Carotid U/S, EEG ... Syncope #diagnosis #workup ... Effectiveness #table ... #comparison
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... evaluation or workup ... 1,500 cells/µL Workup ... (common causes are ... signs or symptoms (eg
PDE5 inhibitors are usually the drugs of first choice for erectile dysfunction.

PDE5 inhibitors enhance an erection that is
PDE5 inhibitors are ... inhibitors enhance an erection ... with caution - e.g ... #pharmacology #comparison ... dosing #drugs #table
What are the different types of buprenorphine?

Though predominantly used as a sublingual film, buprenorphine can also
What are the different ... types of buprenorphine ... formulations (eg ... associated with direct injection ... #Comparison #Table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major Pre-Op ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... What is the type
Evaluation of Leukocytosis:
The term 'leukocyte' applies to any cells within the myeloblast, monoblast, & lymphoid lineages.
Include
depending on cell type ... (e.g., C difficile ... sepsis, organ rejection ... sepsis, organ rejection ... Improves after treating
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... antibodies, which are ... Tests for All Types ... inflammatory disease (e.g ... Chemistry profile (e.g
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Aldosterone, RTA Type ... reabsorption) Workup ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... Elimination (see Table ... Terbutaline 7 µg/kg
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
and panic attack-type ... diagnostic procedures (eg ... resistance, impaired fasting ... glucose, apparent type ... Open surgical resection
Laparoscopic Instruments - Common Surgical Instruments
Many instruments are similar to those used in open surgery, adapted
Laparoscopic work ... Source: Fiber optic cable ... and subsequent injection ... multiple sizes, e.g ... implements used to work