Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with unilateral hearing loss with a dull, hypomobile tympanic membrane with air-fluid level behind the TM on otoscopic exam? _____

A pt is found to have microcytic anemia after his MCV is found to be < 80. What is the most appropriate next step in workup regardless of etiology? _____

What is the best initial test for carcinoid tumor? _____

Bone minimal density (DEXA) ≤ -1.0 is _____

Hint: condition

Herpes simplex virus is definitively diagnosed with _____ or _____

Hint: gold standard

Atretic or anatomically stenosed connection between the nose and throat is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

If hypoglycemia is not present at the time of evaluation, a(n) _____ is indicated

Other than X-ray, what is another appropriate step in evaluation of rotator cuff tears? _____

A pt presents with burning/pain/numbness in the sole of her right foot that worsens with walking. Which nerve is most likely affected? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient who recently emigrated from Mexico and presents with fever, RUQ pain, and bloody diarrhea with a subcapsular liver cyst visible on CT? _____