Refinement of differential with testing — Flashcards

What is the differential diagnosis (2) in a Cushing syndrome patient with elevated ACTH?_____

The _____ test helps distinguish GI mucosal damage from other causes of malabsorption (e.g. lactose intolerance)

In the following group of diseases, what is the most likely ratio of conjugated bilirubin : total bilirubin?_____%Drugs (ex. OCPs)Dubin-Johnson / RotorPrimary Biliary CholangitisObstruction (ex. gallstone)

The Schilling test is useful in determining the etiology of vitamin _____ deficiency

If a patient has moderately elevated serum Alkaline phosphatase levels, you should determine if hepatobiliary or bony origin by checking _____ levels

Intussusception is characterized by a "_____" appearance on ultrasound

The following signs and symptoms are characteristic of what diesase: broad-based ataxia, positive Romberg, Argyll-Robertson pupil, Charcot joint, stroke

The following signs and symptoms are characteristic of what diesase: constitutional symptoms, maculopapuar rash (especially on palms and soles)

What are the signs and symptoms of stage 3 Lyme disease?

What kinds of things could cause anergy in a PPD test?