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Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential ... - Medications: Opiate ... withdrawal, Antipsychotic ... - Medications: Opiates ... Mydriasis #Miosis #differential
Hypertension and Altered Mental Status (AMS) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hypertension:
 • Hypertensive emergency
 • Hypertensive encephalopathy
Status (AMS) - Differential ... (-): • ETOH withdrawal ... • Opioid withdrawal ... encephalopathy #altered #Differential ... #Diagnosis #causes
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
In these cases, ... has completely withdrawn ... experience precipitated withdrawal ... side effects are nausea ... Use Treatment (SHOUT
Quick Guide: Methadone Starts in the Hospital
Day 1: max daily dose 40 mg methadone
First dose
• Check
• If endorsing withdrawal ... • If endorsing withdrawal ... • If endorsing withdrawal ... Use Treatment (SHOUT ... Management #Addiction #Opiate
Primary Dermatologic Nail Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nail Plate - Pitting
 • Psoriasis
 • Alopecia Areata
Nail
Nail Disorders - Differential ... Algorithm Nail Plate ... infection Nail Plate ... #dermatology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
AEIOU TIPS - Mnemonic for Causes of Altered Mental Status
A - Alcohol, Acidosis, Ammonia, Arrhythmia
E -
- Mnemonic for Causes ... Overdose, Oxygen, Opiates ... AEIOU #Mnemonic #Causes ... encephalopathy #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Hyperpyrexia (Temp > 106.7° F) - Differential Diagnosis
 • Heat Stroke
 • Drug-induced: Amphetamines,
Causes of Hyperpyrexia ... > 106.7° F) - Differential ... Metoclopramide, withdrawal ... #Hyperpyrexia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary ... Hypertension - Differential ... hypokalemia and withdrawal ... drugs) Response to withdrawal ... #Hypertension #Differential
Drug-Induced Seizures - OTIS-CAMPBELL

O - Organophosphate, oral hypoglycemics, opioid
T - TCA, theophylline
I - Isoniazid, Insulin
S -
Benzodiazepine withdrawal ... E - Ethanol Withdrawal ... Seizures #Medication #Causes ... #Differential #
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Hyponatremia - Differential ... treat underlying cause ... Stress, Nausea, ... Disease, Meds (Opiates ... #Hyponatremia #Differential