ESR, CRP, RF (rheumatoid factor), ANA (anti-nuclear antibody), MRI
Autoimmune (rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, MS)
Dec Hgb, Hct, RBCs
All Anemia
Dec MCV (smaller cells, MCV < 80 fL)
Microcytic (iron deficient) Anemia
Inc MCV (larger cells, MCV >100 fL)
Macrocytic (B12 or folate deficient) Anemia
D-dimer, ultrasound (US)
VTE, DVT, and PE
CHA2DS2VASC
Stroke prevention (if a pt needs anticoag w/ AF)
Dec platelets (>50% drop from BL)
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
ECG, EKG, Troponin
Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)
ECG, holter monitor (portable ECG device)
Arrythmias
CT/CAT scan (computed tomography), MRI
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA, stroke)
Echo, BNP, NT-proBNP
Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)
Cardiac stress test
Stable Angina
Inc TC, Non-HDL, LDL, TG
Dyslipidemia
Inc BP (≥180/120) w/ acute target organ damage
Hypertensive Emergency
Inc BP (≥180/120) w/out acute target organ damage
Hypertensive Urgency
ASCVD risk tool
10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk
FPG (fasting plasma glucose), OGTT (oral glucose tolerance test), A1C
Diabetes, Prediabetes
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
LH (luteinizing hormone)
Ovulation
+ hCG
Pregnancy
Vaginal discharge, fishy odor, and pH>4.5
Bacterial Vaginitis
Candida Vaginitis
Yellow/green frothy vaginal discharge, pH>4.5
Trichomoniasis