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Determines when adrenal venous sampling may be skipped in primary aldosteronism. Applies to patients <35 years with spontaneous hypokalemia, marked aldosterone excess, and unilateral adrenal lesions suggestive of cortical adenoma on CT.
Determines whether to perform adrenal venous sampling (AVS) to lateralize aldosterone excess in patients with confirmed primary aldosteronism (PA) who are being evaluated for surgical treatment. Indicated when surgery is feasible and desired by the patient,…
Determines whether to add a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (e.g., spironolactone or eplerenone) to glucocorticoid therapy in glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism when blood pressure fails to normalize with glucocorticoid alone. Triggered by…
Calculates the lowest effective glucocorticoid dose (dexamethasone or prednisone) to normalize blood pressure and serum potassium in glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism (GRA/FH-I) by titrating to biochemical and clinical targets. Indicated when initiating…
Differentiates aldosterone-producing adenoma from idiopathic adrenal hyperplasia based on 18-hydroxycorticosterone levels, with APA patients generally having levels >100 ng/dL at 8:00 a.m. and IAH patients usually having levels <100 ng/dL. Use when reviewing…
Helps distinguish unilateral from bilateral adrenal disease based on 18-oxocortisol levels, which are typically higher in aldosterone-producing adenoma than idiopathic adrenal hyperplasia. Use when evaluating 18-oxocortisol results during PA workup to guide…
Determines unilateral vs bilateral aldosterone excess based on cortisol-corrected aldosterone ratios from adrenal venous sampling, with ratio >4:1 indicating unilateral excess, ratio 3:1 suggestive of bilateral hypersecretion, and interpretation dependent on…
Evaluates likelihood of primary aldosteronism by measuring plasma aldosterone suppression after oral captopril; normal suppression ≥30% makes PA unlikely, while lack of suppression with persistently suppressed plasma renin activity suggests PA. Use when…
Determines if primary aldosteronism is confirmed based on upright plasma aldosterone ≤6 ng/dL (170 nmol/L) on day 4 at 10 AM of fludrocortisone suppression test, provided plasma renin activity ≥1 ng/mL/h and plasma cortisol concentration lower than the 7 AM…
This skill interprets the oral sodium loading test for primary aldosteronism by evaluating 24‑hour urinary aldosterone excretion after a high‑sodium diet. Use when reviewing results of an "oral sodium loading test" for PA diagnosis; trigger phrases include…
Interprets the postural stimulation test to detect angiotensin II‑unresponsive aldosterone‑producing adenoma (APA) or familial hyperaldosteronism type I (FH‑I) when aldosterone fails to rise with upright posture. Triggered by clinical cues such as “postural…
Interprets the saline infusion test (SIT) to assess the probability of primary aldosteronism when a patient has a positive aldosterone-to-renin ratio (ARR) and requires confirmatory testing. Triggers include evaluating post‑infusion plasma aldosterone…
Selects spironolactone as first-line mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist for bilateral primary aldosteronism, with eplerenone as an alternative when spironolactone–related adverse effects are problematic. Trigger phrases include 'confirmed bilateral PA on…
Establishes age- and gender-specific blood pressure goals for pediatric patients with primary aldosteronism (PA) using published normative data to assess treatment adequacy and avoid over-treatment. Use when managing hypertension in children with PA to…
Determines age- and body weight-appropriate glucocorticoid dosage for pediatric patients with primary aldosteronism, particularly glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism (GRA), to avoid over-treatment. Use when prescribing glucocorticoids to children with…
This skill determines whether confirmatory testing can be omitted after a positive aldosterone-to-renin ratio (ARR) in patients with suspected primary aldosteronism. It is applied when a patient exhibits spontaneous hypokalemia, undetectable renin, and a…
Determines when to pursue genetic testing for glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism (FH-I/GRA) in patients with confirmed primary aldosteronism (PA). Indicated when PA onset is before age 20 or there is a family history of PA or stroke before age 40.
Determines when to test for germline KCNJ5 mutations indicating familial hyperaldosteronism type III in very young patients with primary aldosteronism. Triggered by severe early-onset hypertension with hypokalemia in infants or young children (<20 years) with…
Determines whether to recommend unilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy or medical therapy with a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist for patients with confirmed unilateral PA (aldosterone-producing adenoma or unilateral adrenal hyperplasia). Triggered when…
Computes albumin‑adjusted (corrected) serum calcium using total calcium and albumin to adjust for hypo‑ or hyperalbuminemia. Triggered when a clinician notes hypoalbuminemia and requests corrected calcium to assess true hypercalcemia of malignancy severity.
Recommends adding intravenous bisphosphonate or denosumab in adults with hypercalcemia of malignancy due to tumors with high calcitriol levels (e.g., lymphoma) who remain severe or symptomatic despite glucocorticoid therapy. Use when managing lymphoma‑related…
This skill categorizes hypercalcemia of malignancy (HCM) severity using albumin‑adjusted serum calcium into mild (<12 mg/dL), moderate (12‑14 mg/dL), or severe (>14 mg/dL). Use it when a clinician needs to stage HCM to guide initial therapy choices, such as…
Calculates salmon calcitonin dose based on patient weight for rapid calcium lowering in hypercalcemia of malignancy. Triggered when a clinician considers rapid calcium lowering and asks about weight‑based calcitonin dosing.
Determines the appropriate IV pamidronate dose (60‑90 mg) and infusion duration (2‑24 h) for adults with hypercalcemia of malignancy based on renal function. Triggered when a clinician orders pamidronate and asks how to adjust for kidney dysfunction (eGFR <…
Determines the appropriate zoledronic acid dose (3‑4 mg IV) and infusion duration based on renal function. Triggered when a clinician prepares to prescribe zoledronic acid for hypercalcemia of malignancy and asks about renal‑adjusted administration.
The skill suggests adding a calcimimetic for hypercalcemia of malignancy due to parathyroid carcinoma that persists after intravenous bisphosphonate or denosumab therapy. It is triggered when a clinician notes refractory HCM despite antiresorptive therapy and…
Recommends adding intravenous bisphosphonate or denosumab when hypercalcemia due to parathyroid carcinoma is not adequately controlled with a calcimimetic. Consider this adjunct when a clinician notes persistent HCM despite calcimimetic therapy and asks about…
This skill suggests treatment with either a calcimimetic or an intravenous bisphosphonate/denosumab for hypercalcemia due to parathyroid carcinoma. Triggered when a clinician diagnoses parathyroid carcinoma-associated hypercalcemia of malignancy and inquires…
This skill suggests using denosumab rather than an intravenous bisphosphonate for adults with hypercalcemia of malignancy. It is triggered when a clinician questions which antiresorptive to choose first or seeks guidance on drug selection for HCM.
Recommends denosumab for adults with refractory or recurrent hypercalcemia of malignancy who have persistent or relapsed hypercalcemia despite intravenous bisphosphonate therapy. Triggered when a clinician observes recurrent hypercalcemia after bisphosphonate…
Recommends combination of calcitonin and an intravenous bisphosphonate or denosumab as initial treatment for severe hypercalcemia (serum calcium >14 mg/dL). Indicated when a clinician notes severe HCM or seeks rapid calcium lowering in symptomatic patients.
Recommends initiating intravenous bisphosphonate or denosumab for adults with hypercalcemia of malignancy compared with no treatment. Use when a clinician asks about first‑line pharmacologic therapy for HCM or when deciding to start antiresorptive agents.
Recommends initiating intravenous isotonic saline hydration as initial management for hypercalcemia of malignancy (HCM) while awaiting antiresorptive therapy, with fluid rate adjusted according to cardiac function. Triggered when a clinician encounters a…
This skill advises regular visual examination of the mouth to monitor for osteonecrosis of the jaw and other dental issues in patients receiving antiresorptive agents. Trigger phrases include initiating bisphosphonate or denosumab therapy and requesting…
Recommends checking and managing vitamin D according to Endocrine Society guidelines to avoid hypocalcemia in patients receiving bisphosphonates or denosumab for hypercalcemia of malignancy. Use when a clinician notes risk factors for hypocalcemia (e.g., low…
Advises evaluating creatinine clearance or estimated glomerular filtration rate prior to intravenous bisphosphonate administration to guide dosing and ensure safety. Triggered when a clinician is planning to give zoledronic acid or pamidronate and asks about…
Adjusts intravenous bisphosphonate dosing and infusion duration for patients with hypercalcemia of malignancy and renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance <60 mL/min). Triggered when a clinician encounters renal impairment and asks how to modify zoledronic…
The guideline suggests checking serum magnesium and phosphate levels and repleting if low in patients receiving antiresorptive therapy for hypercalcemia of malignancy. Clinicians should consider this when they note electrolyte abnormalities or inquire about…
This skill recommends obtaining an oncology consultation to direct treatment of the underlying malignancy causing hypercalcemia of malignancy. It is triggered when a clinician diagnoses HCM and seeks guidance on coordinating cancer‑directed therapy.
Advises surgical referral for parathyroid carcinoma when feasible after achieving control of severe hypercalcemia. Triggered when a clinician confirms parathyroid carcinoma and inquires about curative options following medical stabilization of hypercalcemia.