Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

Lab results of S. pneumoniae meningitis include _____ CSF glucose (high or low)

How is pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) measured?_____

What type of vomiting is seen with Yellow fever?_____

Which diagnostic test is used to detect EBV infection?_____

Herpes Zoster (shingles) is said to have a "dew drops on a rose" appearance in a _____ distribution

The initial phase of myocardial infarction (subendocardial infarcts) shows ST-segment _____ on EKG

What is the diagnostic cutoff for fasting plasma glucose for a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?

Which electrolyte disturbance causes wide QRS and peaked T waves on ECG? _____

Central cyanosis typically manifests in the _____, nail beds, and conjunctiva, and other mucosal surfaces

Which immunodeficiency may be diagnosed with the nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) test? _____