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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Testing Algorithm ... Cortisol, Saliva • Low ... suppression test (DST) protocol ... endocrinology #Adrenal ... #Hyperfunction
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Extra-renal Losses ... Carbenoxolone, SAME, Cushing ... • HTN Absent: Loop ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
Algorithm for patients ... ↑ Aldosterone: Adrenal ... ↓ Aldosterone: Cushing ... High Urine Cl - Loop ... #differential #algorithm