Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

The lactose hydrogen breath test is positive for lactose malabsorption if the post-lactose breath hydrogen rises _____ ppm compared with baseline

Lactase deficiency is characterized by _____ hydrogen content with a lactose hydrogen breath test

What test for tuberculosis does not cross-react with BCG vaccine?_____

_____ is an acute or chronic inflammation of the gallbladder with gallbladder wall thickening

Can an adenomatous polyp be distinguished from a hyperplastic polyp on gross examination (e.g. colonoscopy)? _____

Piriformis syndrome manifests with symptoms of _____

What effect does the hand grip maneuver have on the intensity of MR, AR, and VSD murmurs?_____

Chronic subdural hematomas appear _____-dense on CT

Trochanteric bursitis often occurs because the _____ is overcompensating to stabilize the hip

Pulsus alternans is most commonly seen in patients with severe _____