Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

What is the most accurate test in the diagnosis of PCP pneumonia? _____

Chronic watery diarrhea, crampy abdominal pain and bloating after meals is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

What imaging modality is preferred for diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma? _____

What is needed to confirm diagnosis of high blood pressure: _____

Hint: assume you have clinical measurements

What is the test of choice for confirming the diagnosis of Zenker's diverticulum? _____

The diagnosis of esophageal perforation is confirmed with Gastrografin (water-soluble) contrast esophagram or _____ scan

What test is needed to definitely rule out subarachnoid hemorrhage in patients with a normal CT scan? _____

= _____

Hint: Diagnosis

What is the most accurate (and first) diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis? _____

How does eustachian tube dysfunction present? _____