Differential diagnosis — Flashcards

A systolic-diastolic abdominal bruit is indicative of _____

What type of acute renal failure has a large increase in BUN/Cr ratio? _____

Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding: Rule out Upper GI bleed with EGD Rule out Lower GI bleed with _____

_____ = acute onset (hours) _____ = slower onset (days)

Hint: Epididymitis/Testicular torsion

↑ Uric acid → monosodium urate crystals in joints is suggestive of _____ Calcium pyrophosphate crystals in joints is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Years of copious mucopurulent cough associated with recurrent bacterial infection is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Painless, bright red bleeding with a perianal mass is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Cluster headache = usually _____lateral Tension headache = usually _____lateral Migraine headache = usually _____lateral

Hint: uni/bi

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with two days of lethargy and a serum Ca2+ of 14 mg/dL? _____

Chondrocalcinosis (cartilage calcification) on x-ray is most likely _____

Hint: condition