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Evaluating a Patient with Presumed Cushing Syndrome

#Cushings #Syndrome #Disease #Algorithm #Workup #Dexamethasone #Suppression #Test #diagnosis
Evaluating a Patient ... Syndrome #Disease #Algorithm ... #Workup #Dexamethasone ... #Suppression #Test
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation ... Algorithm Step ... Consider additional tests ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Push-Off (Gerber's) Test - Subscapularis Shoulder Examination

Subscapularis muscle strength is tested with the push-off test.
Have the
Push-Off (Gerber's) Test ... rotate behind their back ... open_michigan #PushOff #LiftOff ... #Gerbers #Test ... video #sports #msk
Lift Off Test (Gerber's Test) - Subscapularis Shoulder Exam

The patient places the dorsum of their hand
Lift Off Test (Gerber's ... hand off of the back ... lift off of the back ... right side #LiftOff ... subscapularis #msk
Lift Off Test (Gerber's Test) - Subscapularis Shoulder Exam

The patient places the dorsum of their hand
Lift Off Test (Gerber's ... hand off of the back ... lift off of the back ... PT_yuu_mizu628 #LiftOff ... subscapularis #msk
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
ACTH stimulation test ... from a long-term lack ... result of chronic lack ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... endocrinology #workup
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 ... #Diarrhea #Workup
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Look back in the ... you’ll do a good workup ... Best to have an ... #workup #hematology
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
sign and the ice pack ... test were negative ... dismay the blood work ... include a Tensilon test ... tumor, and always ask