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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... +/- T3 → Primary ... T3 → Central (secondary ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... /uremia TSH & T4 ... #secondary #systemic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Blood Gas Analysis and Interpretation
STEPS TO ANALYSIS
1. Look at PH. Alkalotic or acidotic?
Blood Gas Analysis ... and Interpretation ... metabolic) is "Primary ... direction, it is "Secondary ... #Interpretation
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... diagnostic of primary ... OR secondary AI ... normal adrenal function ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Acid Base and Blood Gas Analysis
1. pH - What’s the primary disturbance?
2. pCO2 - What’s the
and Blood Gas Analysis ... pH - What’s the primary ... acidbase #workup #algorithm ... respiratory #bloodgas #interpretation
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... /uremia TSH & T4 ... #Pruritus #secondary
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Causes of Primary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... by age 16 with secondary ... age 14 without secondary ... Hypothalamic: • Functional
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Abnormalities in primary ... or secondary hemostasis ... Abnormal platelet function ... clotting factor function
An Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Wheezing and Stridor

Stridor: Louder, constant-pitch sound over central airways
Wheezing: Musical
An Algorithm for ... sound produced primarily ... Subglottic): • Functional ... : Vocal fold paralysis ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Causes of Hypokalemia
Transcellular Shifts:
 - Alkalosis, Increased plasma insulin (treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis), ß-Adrenergic agonists, Hypokalemic
Hypokalemic periodic paralysis ... hypokalemic periodic paralysis ... , nasogastric suction ... thiazide-like diuretics), Primary ... hyperaldosteronism, Secondary