Clinical Reasoning — Flashcards

Lactase deficiency is characterized by _____ hydrogen content with a lactose hydrogen breath test

What effect does the hand grip maneuver have on the intensity of MR, AR, and VSD murmurs?_____

What opening pressure (lumbar puncture) is associated with bacterial meningitis? _____

Trochanteric bursitis often occurs because the _____ is overcompensating to stabilize the hip

Multicystic dysplastic kidney is often diagnosed prenatally via _____

Is celiac disease associated with normal or decreased urinary excretion of D-xylose (D-xylose test)? _____

Pulsus alternans is most commonly seen in patients with severe _____

What is the general underlying cause of a normocytic anemia with a corrected reticulocyte count > 3%? _____

If a thyroid nodule has decreased uptake of 131I, it is considered a _____ nodule

How specific is the serum tumor marker CEA?_____