Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

What does this show and what is the next step in diagnosis? _____

Symptoms of spinal compression immediately after pulling epidural catheter is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Are serum amylase and lipase helpful in diagnosing pancreatitic malignancy? _____

Diverticulitis = _____

Hint: diagnostic test

Following X-ray, how do you diagnose malrotation? _____

↑ PCWP worsening after IVF and arrhythmias is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Pretest probability of coronary artery disease is high in patients with typical angina > age _____ (men) or _____ (women)

Hypertension in the upper extremities; hypotension in lower extremities → claudication (refusal to walk) is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Harsh, holosystolic murmur with palpable thrill: _____

Symptoms of cystitis, fever, N/V and CVA tenderness is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis