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Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Gastrointestinal Evaluation ... may be needed in ... Test for celiac ... Non-invasive testing ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation
Chronic Diarrhea - Workup
Osmotic:
 • Consider food diary and trial avoiding certain foods or meds, Consider
Stool osmotic gap ... hydrogen breath test ... if performed, may ... fat/day diet), Endoscopy ... #evaluation
Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease

Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies
 - Most reliable noninvasive test
Used Diagnostic Tests ... celiac disease) - May ... antibodies - May ... treatment - Requires endoscopy ... Celiac #Disease #Testing
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
indicate the initial evaluation ... of liver blood tests ... history alongside evaluation ... decision for repeat testing ... *Abnormal USS may
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... Palsy This tests ... ulnar nerve palsy, testing ... compensates via MP ... video #neurology #physicalexam
Classic Findings During Hallpike Test in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
 • Latency (delay
During Hallpike Test ... Nystagmus and vertigo may ... with repeated testing ... #dixhallpike #physicalexam ... #testing #findings
Guideline 1 recommends that the highest risk infants — those with severe eczema and/or egg allergy
Allergy testing ... The preferred test ... allows for blood testing ... Allergy tests for ... These infants may
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
ACTH stimulation test ... - Serum tests that ... normal, although it may ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... laboratory #diagnosis #testing
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
smear, HIV/HCV testing ... K), H. pylori test ... thyroid function test ... - Bone marrow evaluation ... However, it may
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
In-office testing ... and the ice pack test ... investigation may ... include a Tensilon test ... Myasthenia #Gravis #PhysicalExam