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Cardiovascular Disorders
Clinical Pharmacology
Critical Care Medicine
Dental Disorders
Dermatologic Disorders
Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Eye Disorders
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Genitourinary Disorders
Geriatrics
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Hematology and Oncology
Hepatic and Biliary Disorders
Immunology; Allergic Disorders
Infectious Diseases
Injuries; Poisoning
Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders
Neurologic Disorders
Nutritional Disorders
Pediatrics
Psychiatric Disorders
Pulmonary Disorders
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Cardiovascular Disorders

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Size and Rupture Risk*
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Size and Rupture Risk*
Alpha Adrenergic Modifiers for Hypertension
Antiarrhythmic Drugs (Vaughan Williams Classification)
Antihypertensives for Patients With Comorbidities
Canadian Cardiovascular Society Classification System for Angina Pectoris
Cardiac Output Equations
Carotid Pulse Amplitude and Associated Disorders
Causes of Acute Pericarditis
Causes of Cor Pulmonale
Causes of Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Causes of Elevated Troponin Levels
Causes of Heart Failure
Causes of Myocarditis
Causes of Orthostatic Hypotension
Causes of Secondary Raynaud Syndrome
CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc Score
Classification of Blood Pressure in Adults*
Clinical Classification of Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Clinical Criteria for Infective Endocarditis According to the 2023 Duke-International Society for Cardiovascular Infectious Disease
Conditions Contributing to Aortic Dissection
Contraindications to Fibrinolytic Therapy
Criteria for ECG Diagnosis of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Definitions of Infective Endocarditis According to the 2023 Duke-International Society for Cardiovascular Infectious Disease Criteria
Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiomyopathies
Direct Oral Anticoagulants for Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism
Direct Vasodilators for Hypertension
Distinguishing the Murmurs of Tricuspid Stenosis and Mitral Stenosis
Etiology of Murmurs by Timing
Examples of Pacemaker Codes*
Features Distinguishing Athlete's Heart From Cardiomyopathy
Fibrinolytic Therapy for STEMI
Functional Evaluation After Myocardial Infarction
Functional Evaluation After Myocardial Infarction
Grading of Mitral Regurgitation
HAS-BLED Tool for Predicting Risk of Bleeding in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Murmur Intensity
Indications for Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators in Ventricular Tachycardia and Ventricular Fibrillation
Indications for Permanent Pacemakers
Initial Approach to Management of High Blood Pressure
Initial Choice of Antihypertensive Medication Class
Interpretation of Abnormal ECGs
IV Fibrinolytic Therapies
Killip Classification of Acute Myocardial Infarction*
Location of Thrills and Associated Disorder
Maneuvers That Aid in Diagnosis of Murmurs
Medications for Coronary Artery Disease*
Mortality Risk at 30 Days in STEMI
New York Heart Association (NYHA) Classification of Heart Failure
Normal Values for Cardiac Index and Related Measurements
Oral Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers for Hypertension
Oral Beta-Blockers for Hypertension
Oral Calcium Channel Blockers for Hypertension
Oral Diuretics for Hypertension
Parenteral Medications for Hypertensive Emergencies
Probability of Deep Venous Thrombosis Based on Clinical Factors
Procedures Requiring Antimicrobial Endocarditis Prophylaxis in Patients at High Risk for Endocarditis
Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis
Risk of Adverse Events* at 14 Days in Unstable Angina or NSTEMI
Risk of Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism in Surgical Patients
Schwartz Score for Long QT Syndrome (LQTS)*
Some Antibiotic Regimens for Endocarditis in the United States*
Some Causes of Chest Pain
Some Causes of Edema
Some Causes of Lymphadenopathy
Some Causes of Nontraumatic Limb Pain
Some Causes of Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
Some Causes of Sudden Cardiovascular Death in Young Athletes
Some Causes of Syncope
Some Infectious Causes and Features of Sore Throat
Some Medications That Cause Syncope
Some Treatments for Arrhythmias
Suggestive Historical Findings in Patients With Palpitations
Technetium-99m (Tc-99) Myocardial Perfusion Markers
Tests for Assessing Cardiac Anatomy and Function
Types of Cardiac Tumors
Types of Severe Aortic Stenosis
Typical Echocardiographic Findings in Different Types of Mitral Regurgitation

Clinical Pharmacology

Causes of Nonadherence
Classification of Adverse Drug Reactions
Common Substances That Interact With Cytochrome P-450 Enzymes
Examples of Pharmacogenetic Variations
Formulas Defining Basic Pharmacokinetic Parameters
Some Medications With Potentially Serious Drug-Drug Interactions*
Some Types of Physiologic and Drug-Receptor Proteins

Critical Care Medicine

Acute Physiologic Assessment and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II Scoring System*
Berlin Definition of ARDS
Cerebral Performance Category Scale (Adult)*
Complications Associated With Central Venous Catheters
Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) for Diagnosing Delirium*
CPR Techniques for Health Care Professionals
Guide to Pediatric Resuscitation—Mechanical Measures
Hypovolemic Shock Caused by Body Fluid Loss (Nonhemorrhagic)
Initial Ventilator Management in ARDS
Inotropic and Vasoactive Catecholamines
Mechanisms of Cardiogenic and Obstructive Shock
Medications Commonly Used for Resuscitation*
Normal Pressures in the Heart and Great Vessels
Normal Values for Cardiac Index and Related Measurements
Pediatric Cerebral Performance Category Scale*
Potential Indications for Pulmonary Artery Catheterization
Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale
Riker Sedation-Agitation Scale
Sedative and Analgesic Medications for Induction of Intubation
Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) Score
Situations Requiring Airway Control
Some Causes of Agitation or Confusion in Critical Care Patients
Some Causes of Oliguria
Some Causes of Oxygen Desaturation
The Ramsay Sedation Scale

Dental Disorders

Characteristics of Pain in Toothache
Oral Findings in Systemic Disorders
Some Causes of Halitosis
Some Causes of Stomatitis
Some Causes of Toothache
Some Causes of Xerostomia
Some Conditions That Mimic Temporomandibular Disorders
Some Disorders of the Oral Region by Predominant Site of Involvement
Some Oral Symptoms and Possible Causes
Tooth-Whitening Procedures

Dermatologic Disorders

Causes of Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Causes of Hypertrichosis
Characteristics of Atypical vs Typical Moles
Classification of Acne Severity
Classification of Moles
Clinical and Genetic Features of Some Inherited Ichthyoses
Common Allergens Used in Patch Testing
Diagnostic Clinical Features in Atopic Dermatitis*
Differentiating Cellulitis and Deep Venous Thrombosis
Differentiating Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)
Disorders and Medications Associated with Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis
Distinguishing Bullous Pemphigoid From Pemphigus Vulgaris
Fitzpatrick Skin Type Classification
Hyperpigmentation Effects of Some Medications and Heavy Metals
Initial Treatment Options for Lice
Interpreting Findings in Hirsutism
Interpreting Physical Findings in Alopecia
Medications Used to Treat Acne
Options for Pressure Injury Dressings
Options for Support Surfaces
Options for Treatment of Superficial Fungal Infections*
Relative Potency of Selected Topical Corticosteroids
Severity-of-Illness Score for Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (SCORTEN)
Some Causes of Alopecia
Some Causes of Generalized Sweating
Some Causes of Hirsutism
Some Causes of Itching
Some Causes of Urticaria
Some Features of the Major Epidermolysis Bullosa Types
Some Medications or Substances That Cause Cutaneous Photosensitivity
Some Therapeutic Approaches to Itching
Staging of Localized Melanoma Based on Thickness and Ulceration
Subtypes of Psoriasis
The Norton Scale for Predicting Pressure Ulcer Risk*
Treatment Options for Scabies
Types and Phenotypes of Oculocutaneous Albinism (OCA)
Types of Drug Reactions and Typical Causative Agents
Wart Variants and Other HPV-Related Lesions

Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

Approximate Sodium Content of Common Beverages
Causes of Hyperprolactinemia
Causes of Hypomagnesemia
Causes of Hypopituitarism
Causes of Metabolic Acidosis
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis
Characteristics of Injectable Non-Insulin Antihyperglycemic Medications
Characteristics of Oral Antihyperglycemics
Characteristics of Polyglandular Deficiency Syndromes
Cholesterol Levels and Cardiovascular Risk
Clinical Consequences of Acid-Base Disorders
Common Causes of Polyuria
Common Causes of Volume Depletion
Composition of Body Fluids
Conditions Associated With Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes
Confirmatory Serum Testing for Addison Disease
Confirmatory Serum Testing for Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Diagnostic Criteria for Diabetes Mellitus and Impaired Glucose Regulation*
Diagnostic Tests in Cushing Syndrome
Differentiation of Generalized Hypopituitarism from Other Selected Disorders
Disorders Associated With Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion
Distinguishing Primary and Secondary Aldosteronism
Factors Contributing to Hyperkalemia
General Characteristics of Types 1 and 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Genetic (Primary) Dyslipidemias
Hypothalamic Neurohormones
Laboratory and Clinical Findings in Some Disorders Causing Hypercalcemia
Lipoprotein Patterns (Fredrickson Phenotypes)
Major Apoproteins and Enzymes Important to Lipid Metabolism
Major Features of the Two Most Common Hepatic Porphyrias
Non-Statin Lipid–Lowering Drugs*
Onset, Peak, and Duration of Action of Human Insulin Preparations*
Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors
Primary Changes and Compensations in Simple Acid-Base Disorders
Principal Causes of Hypercalcemia
Principal Causes of Hypernatremia
Principal Causes of Hyponatremia
Results of Thyroid Function Tests in Various Clinical Situations
Screening and Confirmatory Tests for Porphyrias
Some Less Common Porphyrias
Statins For ASCVD Prevention
Substrates and Enzymes of the Heme Biosynthetic Pathway and the Diseases Associated With Their Deficiency or Gain of Function
Test Results That Suggest Addison Disease
Treatment of Thyroid Storm
Typical Laboratory Test Results in Some Disorders Causing Hypocalcemia
Water Deprivation Test Results

Eye Disorders

Angle-Closure Glaucoma: Classification Based on Mechanisms of Outflow Obstruction*
Causes of Corneal Ulcers
Developmental Abnormalities of the Anterior Chamber Angle Causing Glaucoma: Classification Based on Mechanisms of Outflow Obstruction*
Differentiating Features in Acute Conjunctivitis
Differentiating Features in Acute Conjunctivitis
Differentiating Features in Acute Conjunctivitis
Differentiating Features in Acute Conjunctivitis
Infectious Causes of Uveitis
Interpretation of Retinal Findings
Interpretation of Some Red Flag Eye Findings
Medications Used to Treat Glaucoma
Open-Angle Glaucoma: Classification Based on Mechanisms of Outflow Obstruction*
Some Causes of Acute Vision Loss
Some Causes of Binocular Diplopia
Some Causes of Blurred Vision
Some Causes of Eye Pain
Some Causes of Eyelid Swelling
Some Causes of Floaters
Some Causes of Proptosis
Some Causes of Red Eye
Some Causes of Tearing
Some Common Causes of Anisocoria
Types of Visual Field Defects

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Agents Used to Treat Constipation
Causes of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia
Causes of Chronic Pancreatitis
Causes of Constipation
Causes of Intestinal Obstruction
Causes of Malabsorption
Classification of Internal Hemorrhoids
Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines from the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Common Causes of Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
Dietary Factors That May Worsen Diarrhea
Differentiating Crohn Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Extra-Abdominal Causes of Abdominal Pain
Foods Often Affecting Gastrointestinal Function
History in Patients with Acute Abdominal Pain
Intra-Abdominal Abscesses
Modified Marshall Organ Failure Score
Physiologic Causes of Chronic Abdominal Pain
Selected Oral Antibiotics for Infectious Gastroenteritis*
Small-Bowel Mucosal Histology in Certain Malabsorptive Disorders
Some Causes of Acute Pancreatitis
Some Causes of Diarrhea*
Some Causes of Dyspepsia
Some Causes of Esophageal Dysphagia
Some Causes of Gas-Related Symptoms
Some Causes of Gastrointestinal Tract Perforation
Some Causes of Intractable Hiccups
Some Causes of Nausea and Vomiting
Some Causes of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Some Causes of Pruritus Ani
Some Helpful Findings in Dysphagia
Some Medications for Vomiting
Some Oral Medications for Dyspepsia
Staging Colorectal Cancer*
Staging Esophageal Adenocarcinoma*
Symptoms of Malabsorption

Genitourinary Disorders

AJCC/TNM* Staging of Bladder Cancer
AJCC/TNM* Staging of Prostate Cancer*
AJCC/TNM* Staging of Renal Cell Carcinoma
AJCC/TNM* Staging of Testicular Cancer
American Urological Association Symptom Score for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease: Gene-based Classification
Causes of Acute Kidney Injury Based on Laboratory Findings
Causes of Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
Causes of Chronic Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
Causes of Cutaneous Penile Lesions
Causes of Established Incontinence
Causes of Glomerulonephritis
Causes of Hypogonadism*
Causes of Nephrotic Syndrome
Causes of Obstructive Uropathy
Causes of Penile Inflammation
Causes of Proteinuria
Causes of Renal Cortical Necrosis
Causes of Transient Incontinence
Causes Of Urine Color Changes
Classification of Lupus Nephritis
Classification of Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis Based on Immunofluorescence Microscopy
Common Medication Causes of Gynecomastia*
Common Types of Urinary Crystals
Commonly Used Drugs That Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction
Complications of Nephrotic Syndrome
Complications of Renal Replacement Therapy
Composition of Urinary Calculi
Distinguishing Acute Kidney Injury From Chronic Kidney Disease
Glomerular Disorders by Age and Manifestations
Imaging Tests for Diagnosis of Renal Artery Stenosis or Occlusion
Indications and Contraindications to Common Renal Replacement Therapies
Interpretation of Some Findings in Gynecomastia
Laboratory Findings Distinguishing Acute Tubular Necrosis From Prerenal Azotemia
Major Causes of Acute Kidney Injury
Major Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease
Major Groups of Cystic Nephropathies
Medications That Cause Crystal Formation
Medications Used to Treat Incontinence
NIH Consensus Classification System for Prostatitis
Oral Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors for Erectile Dysfunction
Serum Complement Profiles in Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
Some Causes of a Painless Scrotal Mass
Some Causes of Dysuria
Some Causes of Gynecomastia
Some Causes of Polyuria
Some Causes of Priapism
Some Causes of Scrotal Pain
Some Causes of Urinary Frequency
Some Common Specific Causes of Hematuria
Some Features of Different Types of Renal Tubular Acidosis*
Staging Criteria for Acute Kidney Injury (KDIGO 2012)*
TNM and Serum Marker Definitions for Testicular Cancer*
TNM Definitions for Bladder Cancer*
TNM Definitions for Prostate Cancer*
TNM Definitions for Renal Cell Carcinoma*
Urinary Casts
Urinary Diagnostic Indices in Prerenal Acute Kidney Injury and Acute Tubular Injury

Geriatrics

A Geriatric Assessment Instrument
Cancer Screening* Recommendations for Older Patients
Chemoprevention and Immunization for Older Patients
Clues to Disorders in Older Patients
Drug-Disease Interactions of Concern in Older Adults (Based on the American Geriatrics Society 2019 Beers Criteria^® Update)
Drugs to Be Used With Caution in Older Adults (Based on the American Geriatrics Society 2019 Beers Criteria^® Update)
Effect of Aging on Drug Response
Effect of Aging on Metabolism* and Elimination of Some Drugs
ELDERSS: Some Important Issues for Hospitalized Older Adults
Geriatric Depression Scale (Short Form)
Home Assessment Checklist for Hazards That Increase Risk of Falling
Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale
Lifestyle Measures That Help Prevent Common Chronic Diseases*
Modified Katz Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Scale
Nursing Homes at a Glance
Nutritional Recommendations for Prevention of Frailty
Performance-Oriented Assessment of Mobility
Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Older Adults (Based on the American Geriatrics Society 2019 Beers Criteria^® Update)
Preventable Causes of Drug-Related Problems
Risk Factors for Elder Abuse
Selected Physiologic Age-Related Changes
Selected Screening Recommendations for Older Patients
Services That May Be Provided in Home Health Care
Signs of Elder Abuse
Some Causes of Gait Dysfunction
Some Disorders More Common Among Older Adults
Some Disorders That Contribute to Risk of Falls
Some Medications That Contribute to Risk of Falls
Strategies for Avoiding Nursing Home Placement
Treatment of Gait Disorders
Various Duties of Pharmacists

Gynecology and Obstetrics

Anatomic Staging of Breast Cancer*
Antibiotic Regimens for Treatment of Intraamniotic Infection
Bethesda Classification of Cervical Cytology*
Causes of Impaired Spermatogenesis
Causes of Vaginal Bleeding in Children
Cervical Cancer Screening
Characteristic Symptoms and Signs in Spontaneous Abortions
Characteristics of Common Anemias
Children Who Witness Domestic Violence
Classification of Abortion
Common Causes of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
Common Types of Vaginitis
Comparison of Common Contraceptive Methods
Comparison of Fertility Awareness‒Based Methods of Contraception
Comparison of Intrauterine Devices
Components of the Sexual History for Assessment of Female Sexual Dysfunction
Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Definitions
FIGO Anatomic Staging of Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
FIGO Staging of Cervical Carcinoma
FIGO Staging of Uterine Corpus Carcinoma and Carcinosarcoma
FIGO Surgical Staging of Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Peritoneal Cancer
FIGO Surgical Staging of Uterine Sarcoma: Adenosarcoma
FIGO Surgical Staging of Uterine Sarcoma: Leiomyosarcoma and Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma
FIGO Vaginal Cancer by Stage
Glucose Thresholds for Gestational Diabetes Using a 3-hour Oral Glucose Tolerance Test*
Guidelines for Managing Prelabor Rupture of Membranes Based on ACOG's Recommendations
Guidelines for Weight Gain During Pregnancy*
History or Findings Suggesting Causes of Amenorrhea
Indications for Fetal Genetic Diagnostic Tests
Management of Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy
Management of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus* During Pregnancy
Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus* During Pregnancy
Maternal Age and Risk of Having a Baby With a Chromosomal Abnormality*
Maternal Mortality Ratios in Selected Countries, 2020
Normal Menstrual Parameters*
Normal Postpartum Changes
Postoperative Treatment of Ovarian Cancer by Stage and Type
Preconception or Prenatal Genetic Testing of Potential Parents
Preferred Breast Cancer Adjuvant Systemic Therapy*
Recommendations for Breast Cancer Screening Mammography in Women With Average Risk
Recommendations for Breast Cancer Screening Mammography in Women With Average Risk
Regimens for Treatment of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease*
Relevant Physical Examination Findings in a Pregnant Patient With Vomiting
Risk of Being Diagnosed With Invasive Breast Cancer
Routine Prenatal Evaluation Schedule
Safety of Selected Drugs in Pregnancy
Sedlis Criteria for External Pelvic Radiation After Radical Hysterectomy*
Semen Analysis
Some Causes of Amenorrhea due to Reproductive Tract Abnormalities
Some Causes of and Risk Factors for Stillbirth
Some Causes of Bleeding During Late Pregnancy
Some Causes of Edema During Late Pregnancy
Some Causes of Nausea and Vomiting During Early Pregnancy
Some Causes of Nipple Discharge
Some Causes of Ovulatory Dysfunction
Some Causes of Pelvic Pain During Early Pregnancy
Some Causes of Pelvic Pain During Early Pregnancy
Some Causes of Uterine Bleeding in Nonpregnant Adult Women
Some Causes of Vaginal Bleeding During Early Pregnancy
Some Causes of Vaginal Bleeding During Early Pregnancy
Some Causes of Vulvovaginal Pruritus and Vaginal Discharge in Children
Some Causes of Vulvovaginal Pruritus or Vaginal Discharge
Some Clues to Diagnosis of Pelvic Pain
Some Findings That Suggest Preeclampsia
Some Gynecologic Causes of Pelvic Pain
Some Medications for Candidal Vaginitis
Some Physical Factors Contributing to Female Sexual Dysfunction
Some Risk Factors for Major Causes of Bleeding During Late Pregnancy
Stages of Endometriosis
Stages of Menopause
Suggested Medications for Nausea and Vomiting During Early Pregnancy
Threshold Values for Diagnosing Overt Diabetes in Pregnancy
Treatment by Type of Breast Cancer
Types of Ovarian Cancers
Typical Examination for Alleged Sexual Assault
Vulvar Cancer by Stage
WHO Scoring System in Metastatic Gestational Trophoblastic Disease*

Hematology and Oncology

5-Year Survival for Selected Types of Cancer
Abnormalities in Patients With Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
Acquired Causes of Thromboembolism
Acquired Causes of Thromboembolism
Cancer-Associated Viruses
Causes of Lymphocytopenia
Characteristics of Common Anemias
Classification of Anemia by Cause
Classification of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
Classification of Neutropenias
Classification of Plasma Cell Disorders
Classification of Thrombocytopenia
Clinical Staging of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia*
Clonal Hypereosinophilic Syndromes
Common Causes of Splenomegaly
Common Chemical Carcinogens
Common Cytogenetic Abnormalities in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Common Cytogenetic Abnormalities in ALL
Common Manifestations of Hereditary Hemochromatosis
Comparison of Hodgkin Lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Components of Blood Coagulation Reactions
Conditions Associated With Myelofibrosis
Defining Response to Cancer Treatment
Diagnosis of Hereditary Hemochromatosis
Differential Diagnosis of Microcytic Anemia Due to Decreased Red Blood Cell Production
Erythropoietin and Darbepoetin as Abused Substances
Findings at Diagnosis in the Most Common Leukemias
Hemolytic Anemias
Histiocytic Disorders
Histopathologic Subtypes of Hodgkin Lymphoma (WHO Classification)
Hodgkin Lymphoma Posttreatment Surveillance
Important Disorders and Treatments Associated With Eosinophilia
Indications for Splenectomy in Hypersplenism
Infectious Disease Transmission Testing
Laboratory Tests of Hemostasis by Phase
Lugano Staging of Hodgkin Lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Medications That Can Cause Warm Antibody Hemolytic Anemia
Peripheral Blood Findings in Thrombocytopenic Disorders
Platelet Count and Bleeding Risk
Prognosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Based on Some Common Cytogenetic Abnormalities
Red Blood Cell Morphologic Changes in Hemolytic Anemias
Results of Aggregation Tests in Inherited Platelet Function Disorders
Revised International Staging System for Multiple Myeloma
Screening Laboratory Test Results and Treatment of Inherited Blood Coagulation Defects
Screening Procedures in Average-Risk* Asymptomatic People as Recommended by the American Cancer Society (ACS), U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), and the American College of Physicians (ACP)†
Some Causes of Excessive Bleeding
Some Reasons for Blood Donation Deferral or Denial*
Typical Normal Serum Values for Iron, Iron-Binding Capacity, Ferritin, and Transferrin Saturation
Variant Expressions of Multiple Myeloma

Hepatic and Biliary Disorders

Causes of Bile Duct Obstruction
Causes of Hepatic Granulomas
Characteristics of Hepatitis Viruses
Child-Turcotte-Pugh Scoring System
Classification of Liver Failure*
Clinical Stages of Portosystemic Encephalopathy
Common Causes of Portal Vein Thrombosis
Common Patterns of Laboratory Test Abnormalities
Common Symptoms and Signs Due to Complications of Cirrhosis
DAA Combination Therapies for the Treatment of HCV
Direct Acting Antivirals (DAAs) to Treat HCV
Disorders and Medications/Substances That Can Cause Hepatic Fibrosis
Findings Suggesting a Cause of Jaundice
Hepatitis A Serology
Hepatitis B Serology*
Hepatitis B Serology*
Hepatitis C Serology
Hepatitis C Serology
Indications for Liver Biopsy*
Interpretation of Some Physical Findings
Interpretation of the Child-Turcotte-Pugh Scoring System
Mechanisms and Some Causes of Jaundice in Adults
MELD Scores and Mortality
Most Common Causes of Portal Hypertension
Potentially Hepatotoxic Drugs
Risk Factors for Liver Disorders
Selected Infections With Liver Involvement
Some Drugs and Toxins That Can Cause Jaundice
Some Risk Factors for Hepatitis

Immunology; Allergic Disorders

Allowable Foods in Representative Elimination Diets*
Cellular Immunity Deficiencies
Characteristic Clinical Findings in Some Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders
Combined Humoral and Cellular Immunity Deficiencies
Complement Deficiencies
Functions of T Cells
Humoral Immunity Deficiencies
Immunosuppressants Used to Treat Transplant Rejection
Initial and Additional Laboratory Tests for Immunodeficiency
Intranasal Corticosteroids
Intranasal Mast Cell Stabilizers
Latex Allergy
Macrophage Subtypes
Manifestations of Heart Transplant Rejection by Category*
Manifestations of Kidney Transplant Rejection by Category
Manifestations of Liver Transplant Rejection by Category
Manifestations of Lung Transplant Rejection by Category
Manifestations of Pancreas Transplant Rejection by Category
Manifestations of Small-Bowel Transplant Rejection by Category
Manifestations of Transplant Rejection by Category
Oral H1 Blockers
Phagocytic Cell Defects
Some Clues in Patient History to Type of Immunodeficiency
Some Disorders That Cause Secondary Immunodeficiency
Some HLA-Based Risk Factors for Drug Hypersensitivity
Some Immunotherapeutic Agents in Clinical Use
Some Medications That Cause Immunosuppression
Specific and Advanced Laboratory Tests for Immunodeficiency*

Infectious Diseases

Adverse Reactions and Contraindications of Antimalarial Drugs
AIDS-Defining Illnesses
Aminoglycosides
Antibiotic Treatment of Staphylococcal Infections in Adults
Arbovirus, Arenavirus, and Filovirus Diseases
Causes of Common Viral Respiratory Syndromes
Cephalosporins
Classification of Common Pathogenic Bacteria
Classification of Syphilis
Collecting and Handling Specimens for Microscopic Diagnosis of Parasitic Infections
Common Manifestations Associated With HIV Infection by Organ System
Common Mechanisms of Antibiotic Resistance
Diagnostic Features of Plasmodium Species in Blood Smears
Diagnostic Tests for Mycobacterial Pathogens
Diagnostic Tests for Some Bacterial Pathogens
Diagnostic Tests for Some Fungal Pathogens
Diagnostic Tests for Some Protozoal and Parasitic Pathogens
Diagnostic Tests for Some Viral Pathogens
Differentiating Common Sexually Transmitted Genital Lesions
Diseases Caused by Rickettsia, Orientia, Ehrlichia, Anaplasma, and Coxiella Species
Disorders Often Caused by Mixed* Anaerobic Organisms
Dosing of Oral First-Line Anti-TB Drugs*
Drugs Used to Prevent Malaria
Fluoroquinolones
Guidelines for Antibiotic Treatment of Lyme Disease in Adults*
Herpesviruses That Infect Humans
HIV Transmission Risk for Several Sexual Activities
HTLV Infections
Immune Globulins and Antitoxins* Available in the United States
Interpretation of Toxoplasma Serologic Testing*
Lancefield Classification*
Macrolides
Medications for Systemic Fungal Infections
Medications Used to Treat Herpesvirus Infections
Penicillins
Risk Factors for Acinetobacter Infection
Selected Conditions Associated With Clostridial Infections
Selective Media for Isolation of Common Bacteria
Serologic and Molecular Tests for Parasitic Infections
Some Bartonella Infections
Some Causes of Acute Fever
Some Causes of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Some Clinical Uses of Fluoroquinolones
Some Clinical Uses of Macrolides
Some Clinical Uses of Metronidazole
Some Clinical Uses of Polypeptides
Some Clinical Uses of Third- and Fourth-Generation Cephalosporins
Some Exanthematous Viruses
Some Indications for TMP/SMX
Some Respiratory Viruses
Some Viruses That Cause Hemorrhagic Fever
Some Viruses That Cause Multisystem Disease
Some Viruses That Cause Neurologic Disease
Some Viruses That Cause Nonspecific Acute Febrile Illness
Some Viruses That Cause Recurrent or Chronic Skin or Mucosal Lesions
Syndromes Caused by Enteroviruses
Tetanus Prophylaxis in Routine Wound Management
Tick Bite Prevention
Treatment of Malaria in the United States
Types of Tularemia
Vaccine Administration Guidelines for Adults
Vaccines Available in the United States
Viral Hepatitis

Injuries; Poisoning

Antimicrobials for Bite Wounds
ASBESTOS*: Secondary Assessment of Mass Casualties Due to Chemical or Radiological Weapons
Assessing Visual Acuity
Average Annual Radiation Exposure in the United States*
CDC High-Priority Biological Agents and Toxins*
Common Factors Contributing to Heat Disorders
Common Specific Antidotes
Common Toxic Syndromes
Common Types of Traumatic Brain Injury
Comparison of Gas Embolism and Decompression Sickness
Disorders That Mimic Spider Bites
Drugs That Can Cause Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Drugs That Can Cause Serotonin Syndrome
Effects of Spinal Cord Injury by Location
Effects of Whole-Body Irradiation From External Radiation or Internal Absorption
Examination for Commonly Missed Fractures
Examination for Some Commonly Missed Dislocations and Upper-Extremity Musculoskeletal Injuries
Examination for Some Commonly Missed Soft-Tissue Injuries
Examples of Low-Grade and High-Grade Explosives
Factors That Interfere With Wound Healing
Focal Radiation Injury*
Glasgow Coma Scale
Glasgow Coma Scale*
Grades of Hepatic Injury
Grades of Splenic Injury
Guidelines for Chelation Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy*
Management of Acute Radiation Syndromes (ARS)
Management of Traumatic Brain Injury Based on Severity of Injury
Mechanisms of Blast Injury
Moderately Poisonous Plants
Modified Glasgow Coma Scale for Infants and Children
Relationship Between Absolute Lymphocyte Count in the Adult at 48 Hours, Radiation Dose*^,^†, and Prognosis
Representative Type 1, Type 2, and Mixed-Effect Chemicals With Acute Local Effects on the Respiratory Tract
Severity of Pit Viper Envenomation
Significant Venomous Snakes by Region
Some Differences Between Classic and Exertional Heatstroke
Specific Medical Contraindications to Diving
Spinal Injury Impairment Scale*
Stages of Acute Acetaminophen Poisoning
Stages of Iron Poisoning
Substances Usually Not Dangerous When Ingested*†
Suture Materials
Symptoms and Treatment of Specific Poisons
Triage Classification
Wet Bulb Globe Temperature and Recommended Activity Levels

Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders

Causes of Secondary Osteoporosis
Classification Criteria for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Classification of Synovial Effusions
Classification of Vasculitic Disorders
Common Foot and Ankle Disorders by Anatomic Site
Conditions Underlying Neuropathic Arthropathy
Differential Diagnosis Based on Synovial Fluid Classification*†
Differential Features of the Hand in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
Differentiating Osteoporosis and Osteomalacia
Disorders Associated With Heel Pain According to Location
Distinguishing Inflammatory versus Noninflammatory Joint Disease by Features
EULAR/ACR Criteria for the Classification of Primary Sjögren Syndrome
EULAR/ACR Criteria for the Classification of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus[a]
Foot Manifestations of Systemic Disorders
Histologic Clues to Diagnosis of Vasculitic Disorders
Imaging Tests Used in Takayasu Arteritis
Interpretation of Red Flag Findings in Patients With Back Pain
IV Cyclophosphamide Protocols for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Medications Used to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
Microscopic Examination of Crystals in Joints
Myositis-Specific and -Associated Autoantibodies
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Organisms That Commonly Cause Acute Infectious Arthritis
Risk Factors for Infectious Arthritis
Some Causes of Pain in and Around a Single Joint
Some Causes of Pain in ≤ 4 Joints
Some Causes of Pain in ≥ 5 Joints*
Some Suggestive Findings in Polyarticular Joint Pain
Symptoms of Common Radiculopathies by Dermatomal Level

Neurologic Disorders

Causes of Bacterial Meningitis by Patient Age
Causes of Bacterial Meningitis by Route
Causes of Delirium
Causes of Seizures
Cerebrospinal Fluid Abnormalities in Various Disorders
Cerebrospinal Fluid Findings in Meningitis
Characteristics of Common Causes of Memory Loss
Choice of Medications to Treat Seizures
Classification of Some Dementias
Clinical Clues to Causes of Peripheral Nervous System* Disorders
Clinical Clues to the Causes of Symptomatic Seizures
Common Brain Tumors by Age
Common Causes of Coma or Impaired Consciousness
Common Causes of Viral Meningitis
Common Disturbances of Ocular Motility
Common IV Antibiotic Dosages for Acute Bacterial Meningitis*
Common Localizing Manifestations of Primary Brain Tumors
Common Pupillary Abnormalities
Conditions Associated With Papilledema and Resembling Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Cranial Nerves
Differences Between Alzheimer Disease and Dementia with Lewy Bodies
Differences Between Delirium and Dementia*
Differences Between Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia and Alzheimer Disease
Disorders Causing Secondary Headache
Disorders That Can Cause Demyelination of the Central Nervous System
Distinguishing the Cause of Muscle Weakness: Lower Motor Neuron Dysfunction vs Myopathy*
Distinguishing Upper From Lower Motor Neuron Lesions
Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
Drugs for Neuropathic Pain
Drugs for Neuropathic Pain
Effects of Brain Herniation
Equianalgesic Doses of Opioid Analgesics*,†
Equianalgesic Doses of Opioid Analgesics*,†
Examination of Mental Status
Examples of Disorders Associated With Defects in Neurotransmission
Exclusion Criteria for Use of Tissue Plasminogen Activator in Stroke
Findings by Location*
Findings Related to Weakness Suggesting a Specific Disorder
Genetic Testing for Huntington Disease
Glasgow Coma Scale*
Guidelines for Determining Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria in Patients ≥ 37 Weeks Old*†
Guidelines for the Use of Hypnotics
Hyperkinetic Disorders
Initial Antibiotics for Acute Bacterial Meningitis
Interpretation of Pupillary Response and Eye Movements
Major Infectious Causes of Subacute or Chronic Meningitis
Manifestations of Focal-Onset Seizures by Site
Matching Red Flag Findings With a Cause for Headache
Motor and Reflex Effects of Spinal Cord Dysfunction by Segmental Level
Nonopioid Analgesics
Opioid Analgesics
Oral Hypnotics in Common Use
Rabies Postexposure Prophylaxis
Selected Stroke Syndromes
Selected Stroke Syndromes
Selected Stroke Syndromes
Signs of Cerebellar Disorders
Sleep Hygiene
Some Arboviral Encephalitides
Some Causes of Insomnia and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Some Causes of Muscle Weakness
Some Causes of Myoclonus
Some Causes of Numbness
Some Causes of Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
Some Causes of Secondary and Atypical Parkinsonism
Some Causes of Tremor
Some Characteristics Differentiating Parkinson Disease From Essential Tremor
Some Characteristics of Headache Disorders by Cause
Some Commonly Used Oral Antiparkinsonian Medications
Some Drugs, Disorders, and Other Conditions Associated With Muscle Cramps
Some Medication Causes of Tremor by Type
Some Noninfectious Causes of Meningitis
Specific Antibiotics for Acute Bacterial Meningitis
Specific Antiseizure Medications
Spinal Cord Syndromes
STOP-BANG Risk Score for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
STOP-BANG Risk Score* for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Strategies to Prevent and Treat Stroke Complications
Symptoms of Common Radiculopathies by Cord Level
Symptoms of Meningiomas by Site
The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale*
The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale*
Toxic Causes of Polyneuropathies
Types of Aphasia

Nutritional Disorders

Actions of Vitamin D and Its Metabolites
Actions of Vitamin D and Its Metabolites
Basic Adult Daily Requirements for Parenteral Nutrition
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Causes of Folate Deficiency
Causes of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Changes in Prevalence of Obesity According to NHANES
Complications of Enteral Nutrition
Criteria Often Used for Diagnosis of Metabolic Syndrome*
Effects of Some Drugs on Appetite, Food Absorption, and Metabolism
Estimated Adult Daily Protein Requirement
General Recommended Dietary Intake^a for 40-Year-Olds With Moderate Physical Activity^b
Glycemic Index of Some Foods
Guidelines for Daily Intake of Trace Minerals
Macrominerals
Mid Upper Arm Muscle Area in Adults
Pathways Regulating Food Intake
Possible Effects of Drugs on Mineral Metabolism
Possible Effects of Drugs on Vitamin Absorption or Metabolism
Potential Vitamin-Drug Interactions
Recommended Daily Intakes for Vitamins
Recommended Dietary Reference Intakes* for Some Macronutrients, Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
Sources, Functions, and Effects of Vitamins
Symptoms and Signs of Nutritional Deficiency
Symptoms and Signs of Nutritional Deficiency
Trace Minerals
Values Commonly Used to Grade the Severity of Protein-Energy Undernutrition

Pediatrics

Antiretroviral Dosing for Neonates With Perinatal HIV Exposure
Apgar Score
Beta-Amino Acid and Gamma-Amino Acid Disorders
Blood Pressure (BP) Percentile Levels for Boys by Age and Height (Measured and Percentile)
Blood Pressure (BP) Percentile Levels for Girls by Age and Height (Measured and Percentile)
Branched-Chain Amino Acid* Metabolism Disorders
Calorie Requirements at Different Ages*
Causes of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
Causes of Respiratory Distress in Neonates and Infants
Changes in Prevalence of Obesity in Children and Adolescents 2 to 19 Years of Age in the United States
Classification of Blood Pressure (BP) in Children
Classification of Congenital Heart Anomalies*
Clinical Correlates of Dehydration
Clinical Manifestations of Parvovirus B19 Infection
Common Causes of Heart Failure in Children
Common Specific Learning Disorders
Considerations for Use of Live Vaccines in Children With HIV Infection
Criteria for Diagnosis of Kawasaki Disease
Developmental Milestones*
Diagnosing Neurofibromatosis
Diagnostic Criteria for Diabetes Mellitus and Impaired Glucose Regulation
Diagnostic Evaluation for Neonatal Cholestasis
Endotracheal Intubation in Neonates
Essentials of the History for Growth and Weight Faltering
Estimated Electrolyte Deficits by Source of Loss
Examination of the Febrile Child
Examples of Microdeletion Syndromes
Fatty Acid Transport and Mitochondrial Oxidation Disorders
Fluoride Supplementation Based on Fluoride Content in Drinking Water
Forms of Hereditary Hypophosphatemic Rickets*
Gamma-Glutamyl Cycle Disorders
Glycerol Metabolism Disorders
Glycine Metabolism Disorders
Glycogen Storage Diseases and Disorders of Gluconeogenesis
Grades of Vesicoureteral Reflux*
Grades of Vesicoureteral Reflux*
High-Risk Factors for Hearing Deficits in Neonates
Histidine Metabolism Disorders
Holliday-Segar Formula for Maintenance Fluid Requirements by Weight
Immunologic Categories (HIV Infection Stages) for Children 13 Years With HIV Infection Based on Age-Specific CD4+ T-Cell Count or Percentage
Indomethacin Dosing Guidelines*
International Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Diagnostic Criteria
Intravenous Drugs for Children With Severe Hypertension and Symptoms or Signs of Target Organ Damage
Ketone Metabolism Disorders
Lysine Metabolism Disorders
Lysosomal Transport Defects
Medications for Hypercyanotic Spells
Medications for Long-Term Treatment of Anxiety and Related Disorders*
Medications for Long-Term Treatment of Depression, Anxiety, and Related Disorders
Methionine and Sulfur Metabolism Disorders
Miscellaneous Amino Acid and Organic Acid Metabolism Disorders
Modified Jones Criteria for a First Episode of Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF)*
Mucolipidosis (ML)
Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS)
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Criteria for Diagnosis of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia*
Neonatal Antiretroviral Management According to Risk of HIV Infection
Neonatal Oxygen Saturation Targets
Neurodevelopmental Impairment in Extremely Preterm Infants
NIAAA Alcohol Screening Questions for Children and Adolescents
Non-Mumps Causes of Parotid and Other Salivary Gland Enlargement
Normal Hearing in Very Young Children*
Oligosaccharidosis and Related Disorders
Oral ACE Inhibitors for Hypertension in Children
Oral Adrenergic Agents for Hypertension in Children
Oral Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) for Hypertension in Children
Oral Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) for Hypertension in Children
Oral Digoxin Dosage in Children*
Oral Drugs for Children With Asymptomatic Severe Hypertension
Oral Medications Used for Incontinence in Children*
Oral Thiazide Diuretics for Hypertension in Children
Oral Vasodilators for Hypertension in Children
Organic Causes of Constipation in Infants and Children
Other Fat Metabolism Disorders
Other Lipidoses
Other Lysosomal Disorders
Perinatal Age-Specific Values for Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
Peroxisome Biogenesis and Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid Metabolism Disorders
Phenylalanine and Tyrosine Metabolism Disorders
Physical Findings in Neonatal Jaundice
Proline and Hydroxyproline Metabolism Disorders
Purine Metabolism Disorders
Pyrimidine Metabolism Disorders
Recommended Dosages of Select Aminoglycosides for Neonates
Recommended Dosages of Selected Oral Antibiotics for Neonates*
Recommended Dosages of Selected Parenteral Antibiotics for Neonates
Risk Factors and Indications for Neonatal Resuscitation
Risk Factors for Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
Risk Factors for Suicidal Behavior in Children and Adolescents
Screening Blood Pressure Values in Children That Need Additional Evaluation*
Screening Children for Complications of Diabetes and Associated Disorders
Screening for Retinopathy of Prematurity
Selected Antiretroviral (ARV) Regimens for Initial Therapy of HIV Infection in Children*
Selected Medications for Bipolar Disorder*
Some Causes of Cough in Children
Some Causes of Crying in Children
Some Causes of Diarrhea in Children
Some Causes of Organic Growth and Weight Faltering
Some Causes of Rash in Infants and Children
Some Causes of Vomiting in Infants, Children, and Adolescents
Some Chromosomal and Genetic Causes of Intellectual Disability*
Some Common Causes of Fever in Children
Some Complications of Down Syndrome*
Some Differences Between Bartter Syndrome and Gitelman Syndrome
Some Drugs Manifesting Differing Toxicity in Children
Some Factors Contributing to Enuresis
Some Genetic Causes of Hearing Loss
Some Medications Contraindicated for Breastfeeding Mothers
Some Organic Causes of Diurnal Incontinence
Some Sphingolipidoses
Specific Therapy for Bacterial Meningitis in Infants Over 3 Months of Age Once Identification and Susceptibility Results Are Known
Subtypes of Bartter Syndrome
Suggested Thresholds* for Starting Phototherapy or Exchange Transfusion in Infants 35 Weeks Gestation
Surveillance Protocol for Trisomy 18
Tel HaShomer Criteria for the Diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean Fever*
Tests for High-Risk Infants With BRUE
Tests for Some Causes of Intellectual Disability
Time-Out Technique
Tooth Eruption Times
Transfusion Thresholds for Infants
Treatment of Constipation in Children
Type 1 Diabetes Stages
Types of Osteochondrodysplastic Dwarfism
Types of Tics
Urea Cycle and Related Disorders
Vancomycin Dosage for Neonates

Psychiatric Disorders

Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale
Antidepressants
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines
Conventional Antipsychotics
Definitions of Terminology Regarding Sex and Gender
Depot Antipsychotic Drugs
Frequency of Mental Health Disorders in Suicide*
Initial Psychiatric Assessment
Medications Used for Agitated or Violent Patients
Risk Factors and Warning Signs for Suicide
Second-Generation Antipsychotics*
Selected Psychiatric Symptoms Due to General Medical Disorders
Somatic Symptom Scale 8*
Some Causes of Symptoms of Depression and Mania*
Some Examples of Controlled Substances
Symptoms of a Panic Attack
Treatment of Acute Adverse Effects of Antipsychotics
Treatment of Personality Disorders

Pulmonary Disorders

Breathlessness Measurement Using the Modified British Medical Research Council (mMRC) Questionnaire
Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease
Causes of Pulmonary-Renal Syndrome
Causes of Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Characteristic Physiologic Changes Associated With Pulmonary Disorders
Chest Radiograph Staging of Sarcoidosis
Classification of Asthma Control*,†
Classification of Asthma Severity*
Classification of Benign Lung Tumors
Classification of Primary Malignant Lung Tumors
Classification of Pulmonary Hypertension
Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Adults
Criteria for Identifying Exudative Pleural Effusions
Diagnostic Criteria for Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Differential Diagnosis of COPD
Differential Diagnosis of Sarcoidosis
Drug Treatment of Asthma Exacerbations*, †
Drug Treatment of Asthma*
Equations for Calculating Alveolar Oxygen Pressure and Alveolar to Arterial Oxygen Gradient
Examples of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Expression of Phenotype in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Factors Predisposing to Bronchiectasis
Features of Lung Cancer
Functional Status in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension
Hemodynamic Profiles of Pulmonary Hypertension
Indications for Flexible Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Indications for Long-Term Oxygen Therapy in COPD
Infectious Causes of Cavitary Lung Lesions
International Staging System for Lung Cancer
Key Features of Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias*
Pharmacotherapy of COPD
Pneumonia in Immunocompromised Patients
Prophylaxis Based on Caprini Score
Risk Assessment for Thrombosis
Risk Factors for Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
Risk Stratification for Community-Acquired Pneumonia (the Pneumonia Severity Index)
Severity of Lung Impairment
Some Causes of a Solitary Pulmonary Nodule
Some Causes of Acute* Dyspnea
Some Causes of Chronic* Dyspnea
Some Causes of Cough
Some Causes of Hemoptysis
Some Causes of Mediastinal Masses in Children
Some Causes of Pleural Effusion*
Some Causes of Stridor
Some Causes of Subacute* Dyspnea
Some Causes of Wheezing
Some Targeted Therapy Drugs for Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
Stages of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis*
Steps of Asthma Management*
Substances With Toxic Pulmonary Effects
Systemic Involvement in Sarcoidosis
Treatment and Prognosis of Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias*

Special Subjects

Adverse Effects of Anabolic Steroids
Ambulation Aids
Antibiotic Coverage for Certain Surgical Procedures
Assistive Devices
Brief Interventions for Alcohol Problems
Calculating a Marginal Cost-Effectiveness Ratio
Calories Expended During Exercise*
Contraindications to Flying
Cost-Effectiveness Comparison of Management Strategies A and B
Defining Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine
Diagnostic Criteria for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome*
Differences Between Conventional and Integrative Medicine
Distribution of Hypothetical Test Results
Distribution of Test Results of a Hypothetical Leukocyte Esterase Test in a Cohort of 1000 Women With an Assumed 30% Prevalence of UTI
Distribution of Test Results of a Hypothetical Leukocyte Esterase Test in a Cohort of 1000 Women With an Assumed 5% Prevalence of UTI
Effect of Changing the Cutoff Point of the WBC Count in Patients Suspected of Having Appendicitis
Endurance Exercises and Their Metabolic Requirement
Examples of Genetic Disorders With Mendelian Inheritance
Grades of Muscle Strength
Hypothetical Differential Diagnosis and Pre-Test and Post-Test Probabilities for Chest Pain in a 50-Year-Old With Hypertension and Diabetes who Smokes Cigarettes
Indications for Nonpharmacologic Pain Treatments
Interpretation of a Hypothetical Leukocyte Esterase (LE) Test Result in a Cohort of 1000 Women Assuming a 30% Prevalence of UTI (Pre-Test Probability), Test Sensitivity 71%, and Specificity 85%*
Interpretation of Selected Findings in Evaluating Fatigue
Interpretation of Selected Findings in Involuntary Weight Loss
Levels of Screening for Alcohol Problems
Medications and Herbal Products That Can Cause Weight Loss
Medications and Nicotine Replacement Products for Smoking Cessation
Some Causes of a Presenting Symptom of Involuntary Weight Loss
Some Factors Commonly Contributing To Prolonged Or Chronic Fatigue
Some Mitochondrial Disorders
Some Possible Dietary Supplement–Drug Interactions*
Typical Radiation Doses*
Useful Contacts for People Traveling Abroad
Using WBC Count Groups to Determine Likelihood Ratio of Bacteremia in Febrile Children*
Vaccines for International Travel*, †