Ruling in vs ruling out strategies — Flashcards

A positive _____ sign is when minor pressure induces skin separation

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)

CMV can present with _____ calcifications in the brain

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

CMV causes heterophile-_____ mononucleosis

In hemophilia A, mixing normal plasma with the patient's plasma (mixing study) _____ correct the PTT (does or doesn't)

_____ syndrome presents with jaundice during stress, illness, or fasting

The following signs and symptoms are characteristic of what disease: 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)