Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

Air-fluid levels, "transition point", and epigastric distension are x-ray findings that may be seen in _____

Hint: what GI pathology?

_____ is used to confirm diagnosis of Pneumocystis pneumonia

Diagnosis of myasthenia gravis with edrophonium has been replaced by _____ tests

What is the likely diagnosis in a young patient with nausea/vomiting, weight loss, and polydipsia? Labs are significant for low HCO3- and high blood glucose/K+ levels. _____

What is the appearance of ammonium magnesium phosphate kidney stones on X-ray and CT? _____

The diagnosis of G6PD deficiency is confirmed via _____ studies, which are performed weeks after a hemolytic episode resolves

The confirmatory test for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip is a(n) _____

Acute pyelonephritis may be characterized by _____ parenchymal enhancement of the kidney on CT

What is the preferred diagnostic study for suspected aortic dissection in hemodynamically stable patients with normal renal function? _____

Patients with Staphylococcus saprophyticus infections typically present with UTIs and _____ (symptoms include dysuria, polyuria, and abdominal pain/discomfort)