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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... in the Evaluation ... • Low TSH, normal ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Hypercalcemia Evaluation
1) Clinical clues
 - Is the patient symptomatic?
 - Family history?
 - Have you done
Hypercalcemia Evaluation ... to SPEP/SFLC, TSH ... #differential # ... diagnosis #endocrinology ... #workup
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Chronic ... #management #algorithm ... #workup #diagnosis ... #differential
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... Breath test for ... #diagnosis #differential
Chronic Diarrhea - Workup
Osmotic:
 • Consider food diary and trial avoiding certain foods or meds, Consider
Chronic Diarrhea ... hydrogen breath test ... Hypermotility: • TSH ... #differential # ... testing #evaluation
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... history alongside evaluation ... #Algorithm #Hepatology ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... and paralysis should ... If present, it should ... Laxative use • Diarrhea ... #differential #
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... initial screening test ... should be TS and ... <45% and SF is normal ... , further evaluation
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
phlebotomy/ blood work ... to lying down should ... during clinical evaluations ... pseudoanemia is a normal ... pathophysiology #differential