Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

The imaging test of choice for deep venous thrombosis is _____

The next step in diagnosis for suspected myelodysplastic syndrome is _____

What is the diagnostic test of choice for Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis? _____

Is tropical sprue associated with normal or decreased urinary excretion of D-xylose (D-xylose test)? _____

Chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis in a cystic fibrosis patient leads to a(n) _____ pattern on CXR

What is the diagnostic cutoff for HbA1c for a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a chronic smoker that develops hypertension, hyperglycemia, and weight gain? _____

Discrete areas of functional "hot" nodules after radioactive iodine (I-131) uptake is suggestive of _____

_____ is associated with a positive tourniquet test, which results in petechiae after blood pressure cuff inflation

Acute urinary tract obstruction (e.g. urolithiasis, surgical injury) may present with what clinical symptoms? _____

Hint: 3