Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

Testing for antimitochondrial antibodies (AMAs) is highly sensitive and specific for _____

How is diagnosis of imperforate anus made? _____

What is the likely diagnosis? _____

What is the best initial test in a patient found to have a cervical lymph node with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma? _____

Fever and nuchal rigidity is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

In patients with a(n) anterior cerebral artery occlusion, involvement of the _____ can cause flat affect and lack of motivation (abulia)

Biopsy test of choice to confirm breast cancer = _____

How does a pt. present w/ gallstone pancreatitis? _____

Bloody diarrhea, fever and history of travel or a local outbreak is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

An ABI of _____ is considered diagnostic of occlusive peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in symptomatic patients