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Conditions of the Hematologic System




Differential Selection : 1 of 1 (100.0%)
In this activity, you were asked to identify which differential diagnoses were essential to investigate to
ensure patient safety. You were automatically evaluated by the simulation on whether or not you identified
the appropriate list of Do-Not-Miss diagnoses.

Review the list of most appropriate Do-Not-Miss diagnoses below. Correct selections have been marked
with a , while selections you missed have been marked with a .


Do Not Miss Model Rationale



Aplastic Anemia Aplastic anemia is a high consequence differential. Causes of aplastic anemia can
include infections, certain medicines, autoimmune diseases and exposure to toxic
• You scored: 1 out of chemicals. Given Dr. Douglas’ presentation, recent recovery from pneumonia, and
1 the potential risk posed to the patient if undiagnosed, this is a high value
• Great job! You selection.
correctly identified

, MedConnoisseur File:


this diagnosis as do
not miss.



Other Differentials
You were asked to select other potential differential diagnoses that you thought were applicable to the case.
Review the list of differential diagnoses below and compare your answers to Diana's list. Your selections in
this section are not automatically scored by the simulation, but your instructor may choose to grade this list.


Differential Model Rationale


Anemia of Chronic Disease According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and
Kidney Diseases, anemia of chronic disease (or anemia of
• Great job! This is an inflammation) affects patients with inflammatory diseases, such
applicable diagnosis, as chronic kidney disease, which affect the body's ability to use
given the patient case iron when making blood cells. Given Dr. Douglas’ medical history
details and provider and presentation, this is a high-value selection for this scenario.
notes.


Hypothyroidism Cold sensitivity and fatigue are early signs of hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism is also commonly seen in patients with chronic
• Great job! This is an kidney disease. Given the full picture of the patient, this is an
applicable diagnosis, important differential to consider.
given the patient case
details and provider
notes.


Iron Deficiency Anemia and reduced kidney function share many signs and
symptoms. Iron deficiency in particular is common among
• Great job! This is an patients with chronic kidney disease. A lack of hemoglobin comes
applicable diagnosis, from a lack of iron in the body.
given the patient case
details and provider
notes.


Vitamin B12 Deficiency A diet like vegetarianism that is consistently low in iron, vitamin
B12, and folate increases the risk of developing anemia.
• Great job! This is an
applicable diagnosis,
given the patient case

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