Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

Fever, fatigue and RUQ pain with the following ultrasound of the liver is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Cholecystitis is diagnosed with _____ or cholescintigraphy (HIDA scan)

Dysphagia to solids/liquids= _____ → manometry

Hint: test

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

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

Diagnosis of ovarian torsion is best done with _____

What is the first test/imaging study that should be ordered to diagnose pancreatitis in a patient with acute epigastric abdominal pain that radiates to the back? _____

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

Hint: diagnosis

Bruising, petechiae, bleeding, non-tender lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Imaging for renal trauma = _____