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

Early am cortisol < 3
Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... Standard Stim test ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Stimulation #Test
Algorithm for the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency (AI). The standard cosyntropin stimulation test (CST) may be
Algorithm for the ... diagnosis of adrenal ... the first-line test ... for evaluation ... new-onset (<2-4 weeks) secondary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
Secondary Adrenal ... - If the secondary ... secretion; in chronic secondary ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... endocrinology #workup
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Liver Function Tests ... BUN: • Chronic renal ... Pruritus #primary #secondary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Primary and Secondary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work ... Hyperthyroidism (mainly systolic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... T3 → Central (secondary ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
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objects; subjective work ... Sub-stage 7a: Ability ... Documentation of specific secondary ... Assessment #Staging #Test ... Hospice #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Hypertension - Workup ... Approach (when evaluation ... rise or increased lability ... #Hypertension #Workup
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... frequently affected systems ... you’ll do a good workup ... Best to have an ... #workup #hematology
Approach to a young patient with hypertension
General Evaluation - History and Examination, Basic chemistries (K, eGFR),
hypertension General Evaluation ... ), Urinalysis Renal ... ↑AIdo/↑PRA: Secondary ... essential HTN If work-up ... #workup #algorithm