Fluid Findings
What is pregnancy?
When ordering this test, two views is typically better than one.
What is a chest x-ray? (AP and lateral views)
This blood test identifies electrolyte abnormalities and renal function.
What is a basic metabolic panel?
The USPSTF recommend screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria using culture in this population.
What are pregnant women?
The USPSTF recommends screening for this cancer in all adults aged 45 to 75 years.
What is colorectal cancer?
This diagnostic test can help you determine what organism is causing pneumonia.
What is a sputum culture?
This non-invasive imaging modality can provide valuable information without exposing the patient to radiation.
What is ultrasonography?
This laboratory test is ordered when you suspect acute blood loss from the gastrointestinal tract.
What is a CBC?
Blood testing for this heavy metal is recommended for children ages 9-12 months who have high risk exposure or is at increased risk for exposure.
What is lead?
The USPSTF recommends biennial screening using this imaging method to detect breast cancer in women age 50-74.
What is mammography?
Positive nitrites on a urine dipstick lead you to suspect this organism.
What is e. coli?
If you suspect appendicitis, but it can't be visualized on ultrasound, your next step is to order this test. Be specific.
What is a CT abdomen/pelvis with contrast?
You order this test before initiating statin therapy and when clinically indicated.
What is a hepatic panel?
This screening test for depression is recommended for all children, adolescents and adults starting at age 11.
What is the PHQ-2?
The USPSTF recommends this screening at least once in all children aged 3 to 5 years to detect amblyopia or its risk factors.
What is vision screening?
What is a wet mount?
This imaging test uses low dose x-ray to evaluate for bone health.
What is a DEXA scan?
This lab for chest pain should never be ordered in a primary care setting.
What is troponin?
The USPSTF recommends screening for lung cancer annually in individuals age 50-80 who have a 20 pack-year smoking history and who currently smoke or have quit smoking within the past 15 years using this test.
What is a low dose lung CT?
You should screen for this blood count abnormality in children at 12 months.
What is anemia?
Sending a skin culture on a draining wound helps guide your selection of this.
What is the appropriate antibiotic?
What is a non-contrast CT abdomen/pelvis?
You consider ordering these tests when you suspect a patient may have thyroid dysfunction.
What is a TSH and Free T4?
The USPSTF recommends a 1 time screening for this condition using ultrasound imaging in men who have a history of smoking and are over the age of 65
What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
The USPSTF recommends screening for cervical cancer every 5 years in women age 30-65 with cervical cytology if this additional testing is included?
What is HPV co-testing?