Claude Skills by dromlakhani

Guides selection of the optimal confirmatory test (CCT, SIT, FUT, OSLT) for primary aldosteronism based on patient safety and feasibility. Triggers include when a clinician asks “Which confirmatory test should I use?” or evaluates patient comorbidities before testing.

Identifies patients with adrenal tumors on CT who should undergo dexamethasone suppression test to evaluate for autonomous cortisol co-secretion. Triggers include when a clinician finds an adrenal tumor on CT and asks 'Should I test for cortisol co-secretion?' or is planning AVS for a tumor >3.0 cm.

This skill recommends computed tomography (CT) as the initial imaging modality for primary aldosteronism (PA) evaluation in Japan, citing its accessibility and comparable performance to MRI. It is triggered when a clinician orders imaging for suspected PA and asks 'What imaging should I start with?' or seeks a cost-effective initial evaluation.

Recommends mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists for all primary aldosteronism patients to prevent target organ damage, irrespective of blood pressure control or serum potassium levels. Triggered when a clinician encounters a PA patient with well‑controlled BP and normal K and wonders, 'Do I still need to treat with MRA?' or considers stopping therapy.

Guides choice among spironolactone, eplerenone, and esaxerenone for primary aldosteronism based on comparative efficacy, safety, and patient-specific factors. Triggers include when initiating MRA therapy and asking 'Which MRA should I prescribe?' or considering switching agents due to adverse effects, cost, or need for potassium supplementation.

Provides evidence-based guidelines for preoperative optimization and postoperative monitoring in patients with primary aldosteronism undergoing adrenalectomy. Triggers include when planning surgery or starting treatment and asking 'What perioperative care is needed?' or managing complications such as resistant hypertension, hypokalemia, or suspected cortisol co-secretion.

Identifies safe antihypertensive options for hypertensive disorders in pregnancy applicable to PA patients, with gestational age restrictions. Triggers include when managing hypertension in a pregnant or pregnancy-planning PA patient and asking 'What BP meds are safe?' or reviewing medications.

Recommends potassium supplementation for hypokalemia management in PA patients who are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Triggered when a pregnant PA patient presents with low serum potassium and asks 'How should I treat hypokalemia?' or when electrolytes are reviewed.

Suggests considering mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists when benefits outweigh risks in pregnant or preconception PA patients with uncontrolled hypertension and hypokalemia. Triggered when standard therapy fails and clinicians ask 'Should I consider MRAs despite pregnancy?' or when assessing risk‑benefit of MRA use.

Interprets the aldosterone-to-renin ratio using active renin concentration (ARC) to screen for primary aldosteronism. Triggered when a clinician has PAC and ARC results and asks 'How do I interpret this ARR using active renin concentration?'

Determines if PAC/PRA ratio and PAC levels indicate positive or provisionally positive screening for primary aldosteronism. Triggered when a clinician has PAC and PRA results and asks “Is this screening test positive for PA?” or needs to interpret borderline results.

Determines whether a hypertensive patient should be screened for primary aldosteronism based on clinical features associated with higher PA prevalence. Triggered when a clinician asks 'Should I screen this hypertensive patient for PA?' or observes spontaneous hypokalemia, resistant hypertension, hypertension onset before age 40, adrenal tumor, young-onset stroke, or sleep apnea syndrome.

Recommends switching specific anti-hypertensive medications to reduce false-positive and false-negative screening results for primary aldosteronism. Triggered when a clinician notes 'The patient is on ACE inhibitors/ARBs' or suspects medication interference with screening results.

Recommends antihypertensive therapy including mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) for patients with a positive primary aldosteronism (PA) screening test who decline confirmatory testing. Triggers include when a patient has positive screening but refuses additional tests and asks "What should I treat with?" or initiates empiric therapy, with preference for MRAs in typical PA presentations (e.g., spontaneous hypokalemia, resistant hypertension, adrenal tumor on CT).

Provides guidance on acceptable blood sampling conditions for primary aldosteronism screening when ideal early‑morning supine fasting conditions cannot be met. Triggers include when a clinician says “The patient wasn’t fasting/supine” or questions whether non‑ideal sampling affects screening validity.

Determines whether to recommend adrenalectomy or mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists for primary aldosteronism based on PA subtype and patient/surgical factors. Triggered after subtype confirmation when clinicians ask “Should this patient have surgery or medical treatment?” or discuss treatment options with the patient.

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 HCM on steroids and considering escalation of antiresorptive therapy.

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 deciding between observation, IV bisphosphonate/denosumab, or calcitonin‑based combination regimens.

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 < 60 mL/min/1.73 m²).

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 considers adding a calcimimetic.

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 next-step therapy.

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 about initial medical management options.

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 treatment or considers next‑line agents for HCM.

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 patient with HCM (e.g., serum calcium >12 mg/dL, symptoms of hypercalcemia) and seeks immediate measures before specific drugs are available.

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 preventive dental care guidance.

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 25‑OH vitamin D, renal insufficiency) and asks about baseline labs before antiresorptive start.

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 renal safety checks.

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 acid or pamidronate infusion rates.

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 supportive care during bisphosphonate or denosumab treatment.

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.

Work up a patient with confirmed hypercalcemia using the PTH-dependent vs. PTH-independent algorithm — order the right second-tier tests (PTHrP, 25(OH)D, 1,25(OH)2D, SPEP/UPEP, urinary calcium/creatinine clearance ratio, TSH) to reach a diagnosis. Trigger when a clinician asks "what's causing this hypercalcemia", "how to work up high calcium", "what tests to order for hypercalcemia", "PTH is normal what next", "differential diagnosis of hypercalcemia", or shares a confirmed hypercalcemia and ...

Classify the severity of hypercalcemia at the bedside — mild, moderate, or severe — by combining the corrected/ionized calcium level with the acuity and symptom pattern, and decide whether the patient needs urgent therapy. Trigger when a clinician asks "is this hypercalcemia severe", "how bad is this calcium level", "when to admit for hypercalcemia", "is this hypercalcemic crisis", "how to grade hypercalcemia", or shares a calcium level and asks how worried to be.

Work up Malignancy-Associated Hypercalcemia (MAH) — distinguish humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy (HHM, PTHrP-driven), local osteolytic hypercalcemia, 1,25(OH)2D-mediated lymphoma hypercalcemia, ectopic PTH secretion, and multiple myeloma — and pick the right confirmatory tests and therapy direction. Trigger when a clinician asks "is this hypercalcemia from cancer", "PTHrP positive what now", "hypercalcemia in lung cancer / breast cancer / lymphoma / myeloma", "humoral hypercalcemia of mali...

Screen a hypercalcemic patient for medication- and supplement-induced causes — thiazides, lithium, vitamin D, vitamin A/retinoids, antiestrogens, theophylline, milk-alkali, SGLT2 inhibitors, immune checkpoint inhibitors, denosumab rebound, teriparatide/abaloparatide, foscarnet, ketogenic diet, aluminium. Trigger when a clinician asks "is this hypercalcemia drug-induced", "thiazide hypercalcemia", "lithium hypercalcemia", "denosumab rebound hypercalcemia", "vitamin D toxicity", "milk-alkali sy...

Recommends additional treatments for patients with persistent overt hypercortisolism after initial surgical intervention for Cushing's syndrome. Trigger phrases include "post-op CS patient shows ongoing hypercortisolism," "persistent overt hypercortisolism after TSS," and "elevated UFC or midnight salivary cortisol following surgery."

This skill recommends against initiating treatments aimed at normalizing cortisol or its action when only borderline biochemical abnormalities of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis are present without specific signs of Cushing's syndrome. Use when encountering borderline urinary free cortisol, late-night salivary cortisol, or dexamethasone suppression test results without classic Cushingoid features; triggers include borderline UFC (1-2× ULN), equivocal late-night salivary cortisol...

This skill recommends against initiating cortisol-lowering treatment when there is no established diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome. It is triggered when a clinician considers treating suspected CS based only on borderline biochemical abnormalities or nonspecific signs without confirmatory testing; examples include "suspected CS", "borderline UFC", "no confirmed diagnosis", "consider empiric ketoconazole".

This skill recommends discussing and offering age-appropriate vaccinations (influenza, herpes zoster, pneumococcal) to patients with Cushing’s syndrome due to increased infection risk. Use when reviewing preventive care for a CS patient; triggers include discussing preventive care, vaccination status, or infection risk in a CS patient.

This skill recommends bilateral adrenalectomy for occult or metastatic ectopic ACTH secretion or as a life-preserving emergency treatment in patients with very severe ACTH‑dependent Cushing’s syndrome who cannot be promptly controlled by medical therapy. It is triggered by life‑threatening complications of uncontrolled hypercortisolism such as infection, pulmonary thromboembolism, cardiovascular catastrophe, or acute psychosis.

This skill recommends that all patients with Cushing’s syndrome receive monitoring and adjunctive treatment for cortisol-dependent comorbidities including psychiatric disorders, diabetes, hypertension, hypokalemia, infections, dyslipidemia, osteoporosis, and poor physical fitness. Apply when managing any CS patient to address associated health issues; triggers include confirmed or suspected hypercortisolism, preoperative evaluation, postoperative follow‑up, or persistent hypercortisolism desp...

This skill confirms that medical therapy has normalized cortisol before initiating radiation therapy or radiosurgery for Cushing's syndrome to maintain disease control while awaiting radiation effect. It is triggered when planning pituitary RT/radiosurgery for a patient with persistent or recurrent Cushing's disease after transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) or when medical therapy is being used as a bridge to radiation.

This skill recommends discontinuing glucocorticoid when the response to HPA axis recovery tests (morning cortisol, ACTH stimulation, or insulin-induced hypoglycemia) is normal, indicating adequate adrenal function recovery. Use in postoperative Cushing’s syndrome patients with at least one intact adrenal gland when test results are available.

This skill recommends educating patients and families about the clinical features of remission in Cushing's syndrome when a patient achieves biochemical remission after treatment. Use when a CS patient has postoperative normal cortisol levels, reports symptom improvement, and requires guidance on long-term expectations and monitoring for recurrence.