Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

What is the best noninvasive test to confirm diagnosis of H. pylori infection? _____

Testing for antimitochondrial antibodies (AMAs) is highly sensitive and specific for _____

In patients with a(n) anterior cerebral artery occlusion, involvement of the _____ can cause flat affect and lack of motivation (abulia)

Bone minimal density (DEXA) ≤ -2.5 @ hip, spine, or wrist is _____

Hint: condition

What is the likely diagnosis? _____

Fever and nuchal rigidity is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

Neutropenic patient with fever and neutrophil count < 500 is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Bloody diarrhea, fever and history of travel or a local outbreak is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

Biopsy test of choice to confirm breast cancer = _____

How does a pt. present w/ gallstone pancreatitis? _____