Hypothetico-deductive reasoning — Flashcards

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Hypothetico-deductive reasoning — Flashcards

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A _____ is typically used to diagnose spinal stenosis or other vertebral pathology (ex. osteomyelitis) in patients who cannot undergo MRI

What lab test is used clinically to rule out DVT (high sensitivity, low specificity)? _____

The diagnosis for diabetes mellitus may be made using _____ which reflects average blood glucose over 3 prior months

Sleep apnea is diagnosed via _____, where a patient sleeps in a monitored setting and a number of related measurements are taken

tuberous sclerosis

What is the most common clinical application for an ELISA?

accuracy (diagnostic testing)

precision (diagnostic testing)

What is the next step in diagnosis for a patient with new-onset epigastric pain, nausea, hypotension, bradycardia and T-wave inversions in leads II, III, aVF? _____

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What is the preferred next step for diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease in symptomatic patients? _____

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Hypothetico-deductive reasoning Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards

Flashcard 1: A _____ is typically used to diagnose spinal stenosis or other vertebral pathology (ex. osteomyelitis) in patients who cannot undergo MRI

Answer: CT Myelogram

Flashcard 2: What lab test is used clinically to rule out DVT (high sensitivity, low specificity)? _____

Answer: D-dimer

Flashcard 3: The diagnosis for diabetes mellitus may be made using _____ which reflects average blood glucose over 3 prior months

Answer: HbA1c

Flashcard 4: Sleep apnea is diagnosed via _____, where a patient sleeps in a monitored setting and a number of related measurements are taken

Answer: polysomnography

Flashcard 5: tuberous sclerosis

Answer:

Extra: cutaneous angiofibromas (adenoma sebaceum), hypopigmented "ash leaf" spots, seizures, mental retardation, cortical and retinal hamartomas, renal cysts and angiomyolipomas, cardiac rhabdomyomas, astrocytomas AD, but incomplete penetrance and variable expressivityTSC1/TSC2

Flashcard 6: What is the most common clinical application for an ELISA?

Answer: detection of antibodies in patient blood sample

Flashcard 7: accuracy (diagnostic testing)

Answer: the "trueness" of a test's results

Flashcard 8: precision (diagnostic testing)

Answer: consistency and reproducibility of a test's results

Flashcard 9: What is the next step in diagnosis for a patient with new-onset epigastric pain, nausea, hypotension, bradycardia and T-wave inversions in leads II, III, aVF? _____

Answer: Right-sided precordial ECG

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Flashcard 10: What is the preferred next step for diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease in symptomatic patients? _____

Answer: Ankle-brachial index (ABI) with Doppler (ABI is <0.9 in PAD)

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Hypothetico-deductive reasoning Flashcards for USMLE

Study 10 flashcards on Hypothetico-deductive reasoning for USMLE Diagnosis. These active recall cards cover the key concepts, clinical associations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of Clinical Reasoning. Each card is designed to test your understanding rather than just recognition, building stronger and more durable memories for exam day.

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Are Hypothetico-deductive reasoning flashcards free?

Yes, all flashcards on this page are completely free. You can study all 10 cards at no cost. For spaced repetition scheduling, download the Oncourse app.

How many flashcards does this chapter have?

There are 10 flashcards for Hypothetico-deductive reasoning, covering the key concepts, clinical correlations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of Clinical Reasoning.

How should I use these flashcards for USMLE?

Read through each prompt and try to answer before revealing the back of the card. This active recall approach builds stronger memories than passive reading. Combine flashcards with the study notes and MCQ practice for the best results.

Are there more flashcards for Clinical Reasoning?

Yes. This page covers one chapter of Clinical Reasoning. Visit the topic page to see all chapters and their flashcards under Diagnosis.

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