Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

Thick peripheral rim enhancement on MRI is the characteristic appearance of _____

Hint: which adult tumor?

Chest X-ray of left-sided heart failure may reveal _____ (dark airway against opacified interstitium) and cardiomegaly

Solitary Lung Nodule: 1) _____ 2) CT scan if (1) is not available or growth

Hint: first step

Chronic HCV diagnosis requires both a serologic test for the HCV antibody and a confirmatory _____ for the presence of _____

What does the drop arm test test for? _____

Pneumatic insufflation → tense, immobile membrane = _____

Hint: diagnosis?

The next best test following a pulmonary nodule found on X-ray with possible growth is _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with low urine osmolality that improves by > 50% following administration of desmopressin? _____

What is the likely diagnosis? _____

Why is an abdominal ultrasound not the best initial imaging modality for patients with suspected chronic pancreatitis? _____