USMLE Review Notes: CCS synopsis

Also in all elderly- flu vax, pneumovax, lipid profile, FOBT, DRE and PSA, colonoscopy. - HIV testing, ELISA in those with STD or multiple partners. - Ulcerative colitis- dx is by colonoscopy and biopsy, with GI consult. ..... Meningitis- take blood culture, advance clock 1 min, then start antibiotics, do LP then (antibiotics don't affect LP), CT needed before LP only if pt is obtunded or has FND, else there is no need, coagulation profile for DIC, interim hx and ...

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