Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

Identify the heart sounds normally heard at the aortic area in a healthy adult.

A diagnosis of parotitis is confirmed by _____

What is the appearance ammonium magnesium phosphate kidney stones on X-ray and CT? _____

What mnemonic is used to help in the diagnosis of measles (rubeola)?_____

What lab test is used clinically to rule out DVT (high sensitivity, low specificity)? _____

Apex (Supine; Bell):Identify:[sound:09 Apex, Holo Sys Mur, Supine, Bell.mp3]_____

What tests (2) are used to diagnose HIV in neonates?_____

What is the best initial screening test for HIV?

What is the result of a dexamethasone suppression test if the cause of hypercortisolism is an adrenal cortical tumor?_____

Most notably, the serum tumor marker CA 19-9 is seen elevated in _____