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PrepLab TDM Study Guide

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Heart, circulation and urgent cardiac decisionsView learning trackRecognize instability, choose timely cardiovascular treatment and plan risk reduction.6 lessons

Adult cardiac arrest responsePreview · subscription required

Recognizing and treating rhythm problemsLesson in editorial queue

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Atrial fibrillation Heart block

Chest pain and acute coronary assessmentLesson in editorial queue

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Myocardial infarction Pericarditis

Assessing congestion and pump failureLesson in editorial queue

Blood pressure decisions and follow-upLesson in editorial queue

Peripheral and aortic vascular riskLesson in editorial queue

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Abdominal aortic aneurysm Peripheral vascular disease

Breathing and lung careView learning trackWork from symptom severity to safe airway, inhaler and respiratory treatment decisions.5 lessons

Asthma control and flare managementLesson in editorial queue

Chronic airflow limitation and exacerbationsLesson in editorial queue

Persistent cough assessmentLesson in editorial queue

Shortness of breath and emergency causesLesson in editorial queue

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Pneumothorax

Wheeze across age groupsLesson in editorial queue

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Bronchitis

First-contact symptoms and stabilizationView learning trackTriage undifferentiated presentations, resuscitate when needed and choose the next diagnostic step.8 lessons

Approach to dizzinessLesson in editorial queue

Persistent fatigue and functional changeLesson in editorial queue

Fever without a clear sourceLesson in editorial queue

Generalized loss of strengthLesson in editorial queue

Assessment of a new lumpLesson in editorial queue

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Cervical Abdominal

Recognizing shock and restoring perfusionLesson in editorial queue

Sleep symptoms and daytime impairmentLesson in editorial queue

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Obstructive sleep apnea Restless legs syndrome

Unintentional weight lossLesson in editorial queue

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Malignancy

Infection assessment and antimicrobial choicesView learning trackIdentify likely sources, severity, source control and proportionate antimicrobial therapy.14 lessons

Suspected infection of the brain or meningesLesson in editorial queue

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Meningitis

Common ear and throat infectionsLesson in editorial queue

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Pharyngitis Otitis media

Infectious diarrhea and enteric illnessLesson in editorial queue

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Clostridiodes difficile infection Gastroenteritis

Pelvic and pregnancy-related infectionLesson in editorial queue

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Vaginitis Endometritis

Biliary infection and source controlLesson in editorial queue

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Cholangitis Cholecystitis

Systemic infection with multiple organ featuresLesson in editorial queue

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Lyme disease HIV

Bone and joint infectionLesson in editorial queue

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Septic arthritis

Infectious red eyeLesson in editorial queue

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Conjunctivitis

Oral fungal and mucosal infectionLesson in editorial queue

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Thrush

Lower and upper airway infectionLesson in editorial queue

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Pneumonia Viral upper respiratory tract infections

Recognizing and treating sepsisLesson in editorial queue

Sexually transmitted infection careLesson in editorial queue

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Chlamydia Gonorrhea

Skin and soft-tissue infectionLesson in editorial queue

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Abscess Impetigo Tinea versicolor

Bladder and kidney infectionLesson in editorial queue

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Cystitis Pyelonephritis

Prescribing, monitoring and treatment safetyView learning trackBalance benefit, contraindications, interactions, dose adjustment and follow-up.9 lessons

Checking treatment contraindicationsLesson in editorial queue

Recognizing medication harmLesson in editorial queue

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Long QT Rash

Dose selection for age and organ functionLesson in editorial queue

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Age Renal function

Clinically important medicine interactionsLesson in editorial queue

Pain treatment decisionsLesson in editorial queue

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Acute pain Chronic pain

Safer use of opioids and sedativesLesson in editorial queue

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Opioids Benzodiazepines

Medication choices during pregnancy and feedingLesson in editorial queue

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Avoiding known teratogens

Reducing medication burden in older adultsLesson in editorial queue

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Fall risk Polypharmacy

Monitoring medicines with narrow safety marginsLesson in editorial queue

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Lithium levels Renal function

Metabolic and kidney decisionsView learning trackConnect endocrine disease, fluid and electrolyte balance with long-term cardiorenal protection.10 lessons

Adrenal hormone emergencies and follow-upLesson in editorial queue

Diabetes treatment across disease typesLesson in editorial queue

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Type 1 Type 2

Lipid lowering and cardiovascular preventionLesson in editorial queue

Gender-affirming clinical careLesson in editorial queue

Weight management and related riskLesson in editorial queue

Thyroid function and treatment decisionsLesson in editorial queue

Recognizing sudden kidney dysfunctionLesson in editorial queue

Long-term kidney protectionLesson in editorial queue

High-risk electrolyte imbalanceLesson in editorial queue

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Hyperkalemia Hyponatremia

Suspected kidney stone and obstructionLesson in editorial queue

Digestive, liver and nutritional careView learning trackSort urgent abdominal and hepatic presentations from longer-term symptom management.10 lessons

Upper abdominal discomfort and acid-related diseaseLesson in editorial queue

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease Peptic ulcer disease Dyspepsia

Interpreting abnormal liver testsLesson in editorial queue

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Hepatitis Steatotic liver disease

Managing decompensated liver diseaseLesson in editorial queue

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Hepatic encephalopathy

Bowel habit changes with constipationLesson in editorial queue

Persistent loose stools and malabsorptionLesson in editorial queue

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Celiac disease Irritable bowel syndrome

Swallowing difficulty and esophageal diseaseLesson in editorial queue

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Esophagitis Esophageal cancer

Localizing and stabilizing digestive bleedingLesson in editorial queue

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Hemorrhoids Mallory-Weiss tear

Inflammatory bowel disease treatmentLesson in editorial queue

Approach to yellow skin and bilirubinLesson in editorial queue

Nausea and vomiting assessmentLesson in editorial queue

Brain, nerves and sensory symptomsView learning trackLocalize neurological problems and protect vision, hearing and function.15 lessons

Numbness and sensory changeLesson in editorial queue

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Peripheral neuropathy

Headache patterns and urgent warningsLesson in editorial queue

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Migraine Tension headache

Concussion and head traumaLesson in editorial queue

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Concussion

Focal weakness and facial symptomsLesson in editorial queue

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Bell palsy

Fainting, coma and altered awarenessLesson in editorial queue

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Syncope Coma

Abnormal movement and gaitLesson in editorial queue

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Tic Parkinson disease

Seizure recognition and preventionLesson in editorial queue

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Epilepsy

Acute stroke decisions and recoveryLesson in editorial queue

Tremor assessmentLesson in editorial queue

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Essential tremor

Stopping and evaluating nosebleedsLesson in editorial queue

Approach to ringing in the earsLesson in editorial queue

Sorting positional and persistent vertigoLesson in editorial queue

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Meniere disease Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Dryness and ocular surface careLesson in editorial queue

Painful or inflamed red eyeLesson in editorial queue

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Uveitis

New or progressive vision lossLesson in editorial queue

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Glaucoma Retinopathy

Mental health, substance use and toxicologyView learning trackAssess risk, safety, withdrawal and longitudinal psychiatric treatment.15 lessons

Anxiety assessment and stepped careLesson in editorial queue

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Panic disorder Specific phobia Social anxiety disorder

Depression treatment and follow-upLesson in editorial queue

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Major depressive disorder

Developmental differences and supportLesson in editorial queue

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Autism spectrum disorder Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

Obsessions, compulsions and functioningLesson in editorial queue

Enduring personality patterns and careLesson in editorial queue

Psychosis assessment and treatmentLesson in editorial queue

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Schizophrenia

Distressing physical symptoms and functionLesson in editorial queue

Suicide risk and safety planningLesson in editorial queue

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Adjustment disorder Prolonged grief disorder Posttraumatic stress disorder

Bipolar mood episodes and maintenanceLesson in editorial queue

Assessing overdose and immediate riskLesson in editorial queue

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Accidental Intentional

Toxic exposure and poisoning responseLesson in editorial queue

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Ingestion of household products Carbon monoxide

Substance use treatment and harm reductionLesson in editorial queue

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Alcohol use disorder Opioid use disorder Intoxication

Managing withdrawal safelyLesson in editorial queue

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Alcohol withdrawal Benzodiazepine withdrawal

Reproductive, pregnancy and child healthView learning trackApply life-stage decisions to pregnancy, pelvic health, infant care and child development.30 lessons

Lactation support and feeding concernsLesson in editorial queue

Assessment of a new breast findingLesson in editorial queue

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Breast cancer Fibroadenoma

Treatment of lactational breast inflammationLesson in editorial queue

Unexpected vaginal bleedingLesson in editorial queue

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Postmenopausal bleeding

Absent periods and endocrine causesLesson in editorial queue

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Ovarian insufficiency

Symptoms across the menopause transitionLesson in editorial queue

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Hot flashes Sleep disturbance

Painful or heavy menstrual cyclesLesson in editorial queue

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Dysmenorrhea Menorrhagia

Support for pelvic organ prolapseLesson in editorial queue

Acute and chronic pelvic painLesson in editorial queue

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Endometriosis Ovarian torsion Pain management during procedures

Genitourinary symptoms after menopauseLesson in editorial queue

Persistent vulvar itchingLesson in editorial queue

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Lichen sclerosus

Choosing contraception togetherLesson in editorial queue

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Oral contraceptives Condoms Intrauterine devices

Infertility evaluation and next stepsLesson in editorial queue

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Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome

Urgent and common pregnancy complicationsLesson in editorial queue

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Hyperemesis gravidarum Preeclampsia Postpartum hemorrhage

Pregnancy termination counselling and careLesson in editorial queue

Routine prenatal prevention and monitoringLesson in editorial queue

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Folic acid use

Bladder and bowel control in childhoodLesson in editorial queue

Poor growth and feeding concernsLesson in editorial queue

Fever-associated seizuresLesson in editorial queue

Learning and developmental supportLesson in editorial queue

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Learning disability

Early newborn assessmentLesson in editorial queue

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Neonatal jaundice

Preventive care for growing childrenLesson in editorial queue

Pain or burning with urinationLesson in editorial queue

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Interstitial cystitis

Erectile function and related healthLesson in editorial queue

Blood in urine evaluationLesson in editorial queue

Loss of bladder controlLesson in editorial queue

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Stress incontinence Urge incontinence

Tight foreskin and complicationsLesson in editorial queue

Prostate symptoms and riskLesson in editorial queue

Acute and chronic testicular painLesson in editorial queue

Urinary retentionLesson in editorial queue

Skin, musculoskeletal and blood disordersView learning trackUse pattern recognition, red flags and functional goals across skin, joints and hematology.27 lessons

Evaluation of hair lossLesson in editorial queue

Initial management of thermal injuryLesson in editorial queue

Itchy inflammatory skin conditionsLesson in editorial queue

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Atopic dermatitis

New diffuse skin eruptionsLesson in editorial queue

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Drug reaction Viral exanthem

Inflamed papules and pustulesLesson in editorial queue

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Acne Folliculitis

Chronic scaly plaquesLesson in editorial queue

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Psoriasis

Suspicious skin lesionsLesson in editorial queue

Wounds, bites and lacerationsLesson in editorial queue

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Lacerations Bites

Pressure injury and chronic ulcersLesson in editorial queue

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Decubitus ulcers

Blistering skin diseaseLesson in editorial queue

Acute hives and whealsLesson in editorial queue

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Urticaria

Fracture prevention and bone strengthLesson in editorial queue

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Osteoporosis

Systemic connective-tissue diseaseLesson in editorial queue

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Systemic lupus erythematosus

Stabilization and follow-up after fractureLesson in editorial queue

Widespread pain and functionLesson in editorial queue

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Fibromyalgia

Inflammatory and degenerative joint painLesson in editorial queue

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Inflammatory arthritis Osteoarthritis Gout

Neck and back pain with red flagsLesson in editorial queue

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Mechanical Sciatica Ankylosing spondylitis

Overuse injury and nerve entrapmentLesson in editorial queue

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Carpal tunnel syndrome Lateral epicondylitis

Localized tendon and soft-tissue painLesson in editorial queue

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Plantar fasciitis

Inflamed blood vessels and organ riskLesson in editorial queue

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Temporal arteritis

Bleeding patterns and coagulation workupLesson in editorial queue

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Thrombocytopenia Von Willebrand disease

Characterizing low hemoglobinLesson in editorial queue

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Iron deficiency B12 deficiency Myeloproliferative disorders

Time-critical blood disordersLesson in editorial queue

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Febrile neutropenia Sickle cell crisis

Venous clot prevention and treatmentLesson in editorial queue

Triage and treat allergy symptomsLesson in editorial queue

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Rash

Emergency response to anaphylaxisLesson in editorial queue

Seasonal allergy relief and preventionLesson in editorial queue

Prevention, communication and supportive careView learning trackPrevent harm, align treatment with patient goals and coordinate continuing care.24 lessons

Responding to violence and safeguarding concernsLesson in editorial queue

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Elder abuse Child abuse Intimate partner violence

Shared cancer screening decisionsLesson in editorial queue

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Mammography Fecal immunochemical test

Vaccination across the lifespanLesson in editorial queue

Preventing transmission in care settingsLesson in editorial queue

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Hand hygiene

Smoking, movement and sun-safety counsellingLesson in editorial queue

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Smoking cessation Sun protection Exercise

Risk-based metabolic screeningLesson in editorial queue

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Lipid profile

Workplace exposure and injury preventionLesson in editorial queue

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Needlestick injury

Planning preventive visitsLesson in editorial queue

Preventing first and repeat cardiovascular eventsLesson in editorial queue

Pre-exposure and post-exposure preventionLesson in editorial queue

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HIV Malaria

Supporting treatment understanding and adherenceLesson in editorial queue

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Medication adherence

Shared decisions about goals of careLesson in editorial queue

Navigating difficult conversations and conflictLesson in editorial queue

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Delivering bad news De-escalation of aggression Boundary setting

Consent, capacity and supported choicesLesson in editorial queue

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Capacity assessment

Care across language and cultural contextsLesson in editorial queue

Confidentiality and professional conductLesson in editorial queue

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Confidentiality

Acute confusion in an older adultLesson in editorial queue

Cognitive decline and daily functionLesson in editorial queue

Reducing falls and injuryLesson in editorial queue

Recognizing frailty and tailoring careLesson in editorial queue

Comfort-focused care near deathLesson in editorial queue

Emotional and family support in serious illnessLesson in editorial queue

Relief of distressing symptomsLesson in editorial queue

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Pain Nausea