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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... this indicates normal ... adrenal function
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 ... syndromes, Pancreatic insufficiency ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm ... #workup #diagnosis
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm ... Normal range 11.5% ... (BM) ablative disorders ... then BM response insufficient ... #Diagnosis #Workup
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Tests in the Evaluation ... • Low TSH, Low normal ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... of the pattern ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
origin of the disorder ... aldosterone - Often normal ... a hypothalamic disorder ... #Evaluation #laboratory ... endocrinology #workup
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... platelet function ... deficiency - Abnormal ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... deficiency Work
Rome IV Criteria for diagnosing Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders (FAPD)
Irritable bowel syndrome
The criteria must be fulfilled
Abdominal Pain Disorders ... interferes with normal ... stereotypical pattern ... and menses) • Insufficient ... AbdominalPain #Disorders