Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

What is the best diagnostic test for asthma? _____

Imaging for back pain? _____

= _____

Hint: diagnosis

For idiopathic intracranial hypertension: Before lumbar puncture, do a(n) _____ to rule out cerebral venous thrombosis

How do sx gallstones typically present? _____

(+) Neers test is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with increasing polyuria/polydipsia with hypernatremia, high serum osmolality, and low urine osmolality? _____

What is the diagnosis if patient presents with dysphagia progressing from solids to liquids and weight loss? _____

Dashboard injury → shortened, internally rotated, and adducted hip is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Abnormal melanocyte migration and white forelock on the scalp is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis