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Workup of Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High or Normal PTH:
 • Hyperparathyroidism: Parathyroid adenoma, Parathyroid hyperplasia,
Workup of Hypercalcemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... High or Normal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Workup #nephrology
Hypocalcemia Workup - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Low Magnesium, High Magnesium - Functional Hypoparathyroidism
 • High
Hypocalcemia Workup ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Hypocalcemia #Workup ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology #calcium
An Approach to Acute Dyspnea - Diagnostic Framework

From the HPI, PMH, vitals, focused physical exam (e.g.
physical exam (e.g ... one of 8 basic patterns ... Dyspnea #Acute #Workup ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup ... Algorithm • ... Hyperthyroidism (↑↑↑ ß-hCG ... Iodine Scan - High ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polyuria = >3L Urine output / 24 hours
Urine osmolality = 2 (Na
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... glucose mg/dL]/18 HIGH ... Hyperglycemia, High ... solute intake (e.g ... #nephrology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... PHANTOMS): • Pattern ... CNS infection (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sodium >145 mmol/L High ... Polyuria scheme) e.g ... Hypernatremia #Nephrology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Appropriately Low Kidney Phosphate Excretion:
 • Decreased GI Absorption: Chronic Diarrhea, Antacids,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Inappropriately High ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology #phosphorus ... #workup
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm ... High in acute blood ... of substrate (e.g ... Algorithm by Dr. ... #Diagnosis #Workup
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm ... potassium and ECG ... morphology, "Sine wave" pattems ... hyperkalemia #potassium #high ... diagnosis #management #algorithm