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Algorithm for the differentiation between simple and complex febrile seizures. Guidelines for evaluation of each. #Diagnosis
Algorithm for the ... between simple and complex ... Diagnosis #Management #EM ... #Workup #Simple ... #Complex
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism (low ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... because pregnancy affects ... diagnostic workup ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
Hypokalemia - Osmotic ... - Genetic defects ... Differential #Diagnosis #Low ... #Magnesium #Table ... Classification #Causes #Workup
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Differential Diagnosis Workup ... Algorithm 1) ... • Euvolemic (Low ... Hypovolemic: Diuretics, osmotic ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease

Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies
 - Most reliable noninvasive test
negative if on low-gluten ... disease - Test is complex ... gold standard - Reflects ... Tests #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Table
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Decreased Intake: • Low ... gastrointestinal osmotic ... homeostasis is complex ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
QT/QTc- Interval
•	Start of Q-wave to end of the T-wave (time of ventricular depolarization + repolarization).
•	Life threatening
hypokalemia), drug effects ... and digitalis effect ... How do you measure ... start of the QRS complex ... R-R interval (Works
HIV PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) - Truvada 

HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is available in the form of
single once-daily tablet ... adherence & side effect ... PrEP actually works ... especially if coupled