Level 3: Mood Change – Physical Exam: Expert Panel DDX

How does your differential compare with the experts?

Is there any additional testing (i.e., lab, imaging, etc.) you would perform at this time?

Experts’ DDX:

  1. Substance abuse/toxin ingestion – cocaine – cocaine/alcohol – methamphetamine
  2. Anxiety disorders
  3. PTSD
  4. Cancer/malignancy/intracranial mass
  5. Domestic violence issue
  6. Metabolic disorders
  7. Hyperthyroid
  8. Hepatic failure
  9. Renal failure
  10. Bipolar disorder
  11. Major depressive disorder
  12. Scabies