Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

How do you dx perforation?\n_____

X-ray at the time of injury has _____ sensitivity for scaphoid fracture

Which type of parapneumonic effusion is characterized by the following values: pH > 7.2 Glucose > 60 mg/dl WBC < 50,000/mm3 Gram stain/culture: negative _____

_____ is a feature of Tetanus that is also referred to as Lockjaw

Refractory duodenal ulcers and diarrhea is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Lytic bone lesion, eczema and hypernatremia/polyuria is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Disc herniation = _____

Hint: confirmatory imaging

A pt presents c/o colicky flank pain that radiates to the groin. He states that this started 2 days ago and that yesterday he had hematuria. He also complains of nausea and vomiting; denies any fever or chills: _____

Hint: Likely diagnosis?

Pericardial effusion / tamponade = _____

Hint: diagnostic tool

Cervical radiculopathy = _____

Hint: diagnostic test