Common Symptoms 1
Most important components in the diagnostic evaluation of dyspnea
Detailed history and physical exam
Therapy for all patients with chronic noncancer pain
Physical therapy
Treatment of asymptomatic popliteal cysts
None
Common causes of vitamin K deficiency
Malnutrition, prolonged antibiotics
Medication and dosing frequency for iron therapy
Once-daily or alternate-day ferrous sulfate
Initial pharmacologic treatment for musculoskeletal neck pain
Topical and/or oral NSAIDs
Initial therapy for musculoskeletal or inflammatory nociceptive pain
NSAIDs, acetaminophen
Diagnostic test for BPPV
Dix-Hallpike maneuver
Most common cause of iron deficiency in men and postmenopausal women
GI blood loss
Normochromic, normocytic anemia; elevated ferritin; low iron and TIBC
Anemia of inflammation
Cause of neck pain, presenting with gait and coordination abnormalities
Cervical myelopathy
Diagnosis for posterior elbow swelling with normal range of motion
Olecranon bursitis
Diagnosis for elbow pain with flexion, paresthesia/numbness in 4th to 5th digits
Ulnar nerve entrapment
Monoclonal protein <3 g/dL, clonal plasma cells <10% of marrow cellularity, no end-organ damage
MGUS
Pancytopenia, severe bone marrow hypocellularity
Aplastic anemia
Diagnosis for nonspecific dizziness despite adequate evaluation
Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness
Concomitant neurologic findings in patients with central vertigo secondary to vertebrobasilar stroke
Nystagmus, dysphagia, dysarthria, diplopia, ataxia, postural instability, hemiparesis, mental status changes
Diagnosis for anterior hip pain associated with glucocorticoid use, SLE, sickle cell anemia, or alcohol use disorder
Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis)
Lab test to help distinguish coagulopathy of liver disease from DIC
Factor VIII level
Hemolysis, thrombocytopenia, ADAMTS13 deficiency
TTP
Back pain “red flags” from the history
Recent infection or injection drug use, immunosuppression, chronic glucocorticoid use, pain unrelieved in the supine position, history of cancer or weight loss, recent trauma
Management goals in patients with medically unexplained symptoms
Maintaining an effective relationship with the patient, restoration of function, decreased focus on symptoms, acquisition of coping mechanisms
Treatment of persistent postural-perceptual dizziness
Vestibular and balance rehabilitation, SSRI/SNRI therapy
Episodic hemolysis, marrow aplasia, unusual site of thrombosis, erythrocytes lacking CD55 and CD59
PNH
Decision support tool for suspected TTP management while ADAMTS13 level pending
PLASMIC score