Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

How do you diagnose acute cholecystitis? _____

Term neonate delivered via C-section with respiratory distress; X-ray shows perihilar linear streaking is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Colicky pain w/o fever and leukocytosis = _____

Hint: cause of visceral pain

Is aortography used to diagnose traumatic rupture of the aorta? _____

Fever, joint pain/swelling, CNS/seizure and nephritis is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Persistent fever, leukocytosis, and LUQ pain with a recent infection (endocarditis, cholecystitis) +/- tender splenomegaly is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Fasting Glucose: Normal: _____ Impaired fasting glucose (pre-diabetes): _____ Diabetes: _____

A triad of sudden RUQ pain, fever and leukocytosis is suggestive of _____

Primary amenorrhea, cubitus valgus and short height is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Esophageal dilation with bird's beak appearance is seen in _____

Hint: condition