Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

Pt with sinus, lung and kidney issues w/ RBC casts: _____

Hint: Diagnosis?

Infective endocarditis is managed with _____

Hint: next step

A nonhealing tonsillar ulcer in the absence of smoking/alcohol is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

What is seen on manometry in achalasia? _____

Hematuria is managed with _____

Hint: next step

What is the gold standard diagnostic test for acute cervicitis? _____

How is dx of achalasia made? _____

What imaging modality is used to aid in the diagnosis of toxic megacolon? _____

What is the first step in working up a pt. w/ pulmonary disease (e.g. smoker, COPD, fibrotic lung, asthmatic)? _____

Pancreatic cancer = _____ or _____

Hint: imaging for head tumors