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Commonly Observed Laboratory Findings in Hepatic / Liver Failure
 - Elevated conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin -
hepatocytes; in chronic ... deficiency - Anemia ... suppression leads to chronic ... anemia; blood loss ... Laboratory #Diagnosis #Testing
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 ... Laxative abuse Normal ... 1000 g/24 h) #Chronic ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
Abnormalities in ... heart failure, uremia ... include asthma, chronic ... Patterns #Pulmonary #Abnormalities ... #Abnormal #Diagnosis
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
secretion; in chronic ... aldosterone - Often normal ... as a result of chronic ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... laboratory #diagnosis #testing
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
information about many abnormalities ... If abnormal, this ... polycythaemia or anaemia ... requires further evaluation ... the heart, the normal
Causes of Constipation in Adults
Most common
 - Inadequate fiber or fluid intake
 - Poor bowel habits
Systemic
hypercalcemia, uremia ... Cholestyramine Structural abnormalities ... megarectum Slow colonic ... Psychogenic - Eating ... disorders - Chronic