Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

Melanoma =_____

Hint: diagnostic step

What are the differences between mild and severe forms of carpal tunnel syndrome? Severe = _____

What is the recommended diagnostic test for patients with chest pain that have low-risk for CAD? _____

Retinal vein occlusion causes a(n) "_____" appearance on funduscopy

What is the ankle brachial index for diagnosis of peripheral artery disease? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with hemolytic anemia with an increased MCHC and negative Coombs test? _____

Prolonged fever, cough with foul-smelling sputum and air-fluid levels on imaging is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

What do you do to confirm dx of SBO? _____

What is the best test for the diagnosis of central cord syndrome? _____

Heavy lifting → lightning pain shooting down leg (sciatica) and positive straight leg test is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis