Iron Out The Details
(IDA)
(IDA)
Most accurate diagnostic marker for iron deficiency anemia
ferritin
This biomarker reflects the average blood glucose levels over the past 2-4 weeks and is used as an alternative to A1C in situations where it can be unreliable
Fructosamine
Optimal plasma NT-proBNP cutoffs for diagnosing HF at age <50
450
Age to start applying fluoride varnish to the primary teeth of all infants and children
age at 1st tooth eruption
A1c at which ADA suggests the use of long-acting (basal) insulin to augment therapy if already on 1 or 2 oral meds or 1 oral med + GLP1
9
American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) recommends serological testing for this disease in pts with IDA
celiac disease
Biomarker for GFR less influenced by muscle mass, age, and diet compared to Cr
Cystatin C
Most sensitive physical exam finding for heart failure
elevated JVP
Age range to screen for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in adults who are overweight or obese
35-70
ADA recommended fasting and premeal blood glucose goal range
80 to 130 mg per dL
Ferritin below this number is diagnostic of iron deficiency
<30
Most sensitive hormone used to differentiate between epileptic seizures (ES) and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures
cortisol
Optimal plasma NT-proBNP cutoffs for diagnosing HF at age >75
1800
Age at which screening for anxiety in children should start
8 y/o
ADA recommended two-hour postprandial goal
<180
Dosage of elemental iron required to treat iron deficiency anemia in adults
120 mg/day for 3 months
Most specific hormone used to differentiate between epileptic seizures (ES) and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures
prolactin
NYHA classification if a pt has trouble ambulating one block or one flight of stairs
NYHA Class III
Gestational age for use of low-dose aspirin in persons who are at high risk for preeclampsia.
12 weeks
units/kg/day or units/day of basal insulin to start pts with A1C < 8 who need augmentation (long-acting basal insulin or bolus)
0.1-0.2 u/kg/day
10 units
Dosage of elemental iron required to treat iron deficiency anemia in children
3 mg/kg/day
up to 60 mg/day
A stress-responsive cytokine associated with inflammation and oxidative stress. Higher levels are predictive of worse prognosis in heart failure patients
Growth-Differentiation Factor 15 (GDF-15)
S3 gallop
Number of cigarettes smoked to qualify for one-time screening with an ultrasound for AAA in men 65-75
100
A1c range to initiate insulin replacement therapy (basal + bolus regimen)
10-12