Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with unilateral hearing loss with a dull, hypomobile tympanic membrane with air-fluid level behind the TM on otoscopic exam? _____

What is the best initial test for carcinoid tumor? _____

Bone minimal density (DEXA) ≤ -1.0 is _____

Hint: condition

Asthma, eosinophils and p-ANCA is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

If hypoglycemia is not present at the time of evaluation, a(n) _____ is indicated

Young patient with hypertensive emergency (blood pressure 185/125 mm Hg, papilledema, severe headache, confusion, and vomiting) and an abdominal bruit on examination that is best heard at the right costovertebral angle is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

A pt is found to have microcytic anemia after his MCV is found to be < 80. What is the most appropriate next step in workup regardless of etiology? _____

A pt presents with burning/pain/numbness in the sole of her right foot that worsens with walking. Which nerve is most likely affected? _____

Other than X-ray, what is another appropriate step in evaluation of rotator cuff tears? _____

Inability to flex middle finger but pops with forced flexion is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis