Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

Persistent nonproductive cough and consolidation in the right middle lobe is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Diagnosis of a crescent-shaped intracranial collection on CT scan: _____

_____ phenomenon is characterized by episodic vertigo triggered by loud noises, occurring in the setting of a perilymphatic fistula

Can intestinal atresia be diagnosed with abdominal x-ray? _____

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

On chest x-ray, a classic "3" sign created by indentation of the aorta is suggestive of what pathology? _____

Superficial skin infection characterized by vesicles and pustules that rupture to form _____ crusts is impetigo.

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with a firm, mobile nodule on the back? The nodule does not change shape when pinched at the edge. The patient had a similar bump in the same location months ago, which spontaneously resolved. _____

Assessment of cardiac risk and able to exercise = _____ Assessment of cardiac risk + not able to exercise = _____

Hint: test?

What is the next step in a patient with suspected acromegaly that is found to have elevated IGF-1 levels? _____