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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... normal T4 +/- T3 ... TSH, high T4 +/- T3 ... → Primary Hyperthyroidism ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Causes == Primary ... dermatitis • Stasis ... Mellitus Liver Function ... #causes
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... of hypokalemia starts ... either secondary or primary ... Gitelman's syndrome • Primary ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Causes of Thrombocytosis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Myelogenous Leukemia • Primary ... or hyposplenic states ... #Causes #Hematology
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... altered mental status ... transport, renal function ... Gastrointestinal function ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pruritus - Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Macules / Papules / Plaques:
 • Xerosis (dry
Pruritus - Primary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... dermatitis • Stasis ... #Pruritus #primary ... #causes
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Causes of Urinary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Easily reversible cause ... Delirium/confusional states ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... trumpets, 02, suction ... for reversible cause ... epilepticus: - Propofol ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... diagnostic of primary ... unclear (often the case ... normal adrenal function ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Urinary Chloride
 • Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vomiting/nasogastric suction ... Normal acid-base status ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #urinary