Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

How is the **level** (high vs. low) of an **imperforate anus** determined? _____

What is the best noninvasive test to confirm diagnosis of H. pylori infection? _____

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

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

Hint: diagnosis

Fever and nuchal rigidity is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

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

A patient with fever and an absolute neutrophil count < _____ cells/mm³ is suggestive of neutropenic fever

Bone Mineral Density (DEXA) T-score ≤ -2.5 @ hip, spine, or wrist is _____

Hint: condition

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

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