Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

How is dx of achalasia made? _____

Fever, fatigue and RUQ pain with ultrasound of the liver showing a hepatic lesion is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Pancreatic cancer = _____ or _____

Hint: imaging for head tumors

What is the first step in working up a pt. w/ pulmonary disease (e.g. smoker, COPD, fibrotic lung, asthmatic)? _____

What imaging modality is used to aid in the diagnosis of toxic megacolon? _____

Cholecystitis is diagnosed with _____ or cholescintigraphy (HIDA scan)

What is the diagnostic method for obstructive jaundice secondary to inflammation from choledocholithiasis/cholangitis? _____

Dysphagia to solids/liquids= _____ → manometry

Hint: test

Patient with diabetes presents with pain around the waist that feels like a "burning belt" along the T12 distribution is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

What is the best diagnostic test for Boerhaave syndrome in an unstable patient? _____