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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... specific, so if positive ... affects diagnostic workup ... Hyperthyroid #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
 •
Diagnosis and Workup ... Algorithm History ... EKG • Bedside ultrasound ... Pain #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup
Primary Amenorrhea Differential Diagnosis Framework

Workup:
 • β-HCG, TSH and PRL
 • Breast Tanner Staging
 • FSH,
Diagnosis Framework Workup ... LH • Pelvic Ultrasound ... obgyn #gynecology #algorithm
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Idiopathic JAK-2 Positive ... Abnormal Abdominal Ultrasound ... determination, Smoking, positive ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Are the following present?
   1.
Algorithm for the ... Fecal leukocyte positive ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm ... #workup #diagnosis
Assessment of a Patient Presenting to the ED after a Medical Abortion:
 • History, including if/when
Exam • Pelvic Ultrasound ... Medical #Abortion #algorithm ... #workup #evaluation
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Positive family ... taken at home, work ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
disease - Renal ultrasound ... Duplex Doppler ultrasound ... conditions (supine position ... Causes #Screening #Workup
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... deficiency Work ... • Abdominal ultrasound ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm Workup and Management of Suspected Uterine Infection
 • Physical Exam, including pelvic exam
 • Vitals,
Algorithm Workup ... Coagulation studies • Ultrasound ... Uterine #Infection #workup ... obgyn #diagnosis #algorithm