NIGHT SWEATS

Question 1

TB DDx:

4

Answer 1

1. Acute HIV infection.
2. Lymphoma.
3. Leukemia.
4. Hyperthyroidism.

Question 2

TB workup:

6

Answer 2

1. PPD — QuantiFERON gold.
2. CBC.
3. CXR.
4. Sputum Gram stain, acid-fast stain, and culture.
5. HIV antibody.
6. TSH, FT4.

Question 3

Hyperthyroidism DDx:

3

Answer 3

1. Pheochromocytoma.
2. Carcinoid syndrome.
3. TB.

Question 4

Hyperthyroidism workup:

5

Answer 4

1. TSH, FT4.
2. 24h urinary catecholamines.
3. 5-HIAA.
4. CBC.
5. PPD.