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Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... Uglucose Step #3 ... & desmopressin test ... Hypernatremia #Management ... Algorithm #Sodium #nephrology
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
3
internal organs 3 ... : scleroderma renal ... Scleroderma #SSc #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #signs ... symptoms #testing #workup
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... with previously stable ... hypertension and signs ... bruit or signs ... Neurologic disorders
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... hyperglobulinemia (3) ... • Hepatitis B serology ... Arthritis #laboratory #workup ... diagnosis #testing #Rheumatology
HIV PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) - Truvada 

HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is available in the form of
single once-daily tablet ... clinician every 3 ... Renal function should ... after the first 3 ... PrEP actually works
IgG4-Related Disease
Clinical history:  Man, 60 years, multiorgan involvement, unique or multiple inflammatory pseudotumor
4 phenotypes:
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pancreas, biliary, renal ... specific laboratory tests ... Disease #diagnosis #management ... #phenotypes #workup ... #treatment #rheumatology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
• Sepsis (→ 3- ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... obstruction 3. ... output: 200 ml/hr 3. ... per day until stable ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
loss of smile 3. ... /Edrophonium test ... - Peek sign 2. ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
reabsorption) Workup ... 15 suggests ↓ renal ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... Elimination (see Table ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology