Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

How is choledocholithiasis dx'd? _____

What is used to dx complications of pancreatitis but should be reserved until after complications are seen? _____

Cholecystitis is associated with a positive _____ sign, which is inspiratory arrest after RUQ palpation due to pain

What laboratory finding has a high sensitivity for the diagnosis of congestive heart failure? _____

What imaging modality is used to confirm the diagnosis of rotator cuff tear? _____

At what time of day is plantar fasciitis the worst? _____

Bilateral hypoattenuation of the globus pallidus is often seen in _____ poisoning

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient who develops a spike in creatinine a day after having a CT with IV contrast? _____

Sestamibi scan = localize _____ glands

What is the most sensitive initial test for malabsorption syndromes? _____