Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

What is seen on manometry in achalasia? _____

Pancreatic cancer = _____ or _____

Hint: imaging for head tumors

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

Dysphagia to solids/liquids= _____ → manometry

Hint: test

Fever, fatigue and RUQ pain with ultrasound of the liver showing a hepatic lesion is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

What is the diagnostic method for obstructive jaundice secondary to inflammation from choledocholithiasis/cholangitis? _____

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

Cholecystitis is diagnosed with _____ or cholescintigraphy (HIDA scan)

What is the best diagnostic test for Boerhaave syndrome in an unstable patient? _____

Diagnosis of ovarian torsion is best done with _____