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1
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Ddx for weight loss (6)

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  1. hyperthyroidism
  2. cancer
  3. HIV
  4. dieting/diet drugs
  5. anorexia nervosa
  6. malabsorption
2
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Ddx for wt gain (7)

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  1. smoking cessation
  2. drug SFX
  3. hypothyroidism
  4. Cushing syndrome
  5. PCOS
  6. insulinoma
  7. pregnancy
    (also reactive postprandial hypoglycemia that you would test with a GTT)
3
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W/u for wt loss (6)

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  1. TSH, free T4
  2. CBC
  3. BMP
  4. HIV antibody
  5. Utox
  6. Age-appropriate cancer screenings
4
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W/u for wt gain (7)

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  1. CBC
  2. BMP, glucose
  3. TSH
  4. 24-hour urine free cortisol
  5. dexamethasone suppression text
  6. urine B-hCG
  7. plasma insulin after induced hypoglycemia
5
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44yo F presents with wt gain of >25lbs within past 2 months. Quit smoking 3 months ago and is on amitriptyline for depression. Also reports cold intolerance and constipation. (3)

A
  1. smoking cessation
  2. drug SFX (TCA)
  3. hypothyroidism
6
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30 yo F presents with wt gain over past 3 months. Tremor, palpitations, anxiety and hunger that is relieved by eating. Proximal muscle weakness and easy bruising. (3)

A
  1. insulinoma
  2. reactive postprandial hypoglycemia
  3. Cushing syndrome
7
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Wt gain exam (3)

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  1. complete exam (ALL of them, which is impossible)
  2. so look for Cushing syndrome (moon facies, central obesity, purple abdominal striae)
  3. LE edema from water retention in renal disease
8
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Wt loss exam (3)

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  1. all of them
  2. skin
  3. MSK
9
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Wt loss history (9)

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  1. amount
  2. duration
  3. intention
  4. body image
  5. anxiety, depression
  6. constitutional symptom, hx of cancer
  7. hyperthyroid symptoms
  8. HIV risk factors
  9. medication and drug use
10
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Wt gain history (8)

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  1. amount
  2. duration
  3. timing (when did it start: meds, smoking cessation, depression)
  4. diet history
  5. hypothyroid symptoms
  6. menstrual irregularity
  7. hirsutism
  8. sexual history