According to the 20-80 rule (the Pareto principle), if you master these conditions, you would have mastered about 80% of the conditions you would see in a hospital setting!
Cardiovascular
1. Atrial Fibrillation with RVR.
2. Acute Coronary Syndrome.
3. Acute Decompensated HFrEF.
4. Syncope and presyncope.
5. Stroke(CVA) or TIA.
6. Venous Thromboembolism (VTE): DVT and PE.
Pulmonary
7. COPD Exacerbation.
8. Asthma Exacerbation.
Gastroenterology
9. Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
10. Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
11. Acute Pancreatitis.
Electrolyte Abnormalities & Kidney Injury.
12. Hyponatremia.
13. Hypernatremia.
14. Hyperkalemia.
15. Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).
Endocrine.
16. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA).
17. Adrenal Insufficiency & Adrenal Crisis.
Infectious Disease.
18. Sepsis and Septic Shock.
19. Pneumonia (CAP, HAP, and VAP).
20. Urinary Tract Infection.
21. Cellulitis and Diabetic Foot Infections.
22. Clostridium difficile.
Hematology
23. Anemia.
Psych
24. Delirium (Confusional States / Altered Mental Status).
25. Alcohol withdrawal.
General
Choosing Antibiotic coverage.
DVT Prophylaxis.
Pain Management.
Constipation Medications.
Comfort or PRN Meds (Inpatient & Outpatient).
Hypertension Medications for Urgent Care and Inpatient Settings.
Quick Hospital Reference.