Pattern recognition in diagnosis — Flashcards

A positive _____ sign is when minor pressure induces skin separation

What is the differential diagnosis (2) in a Cushing syndrome patient with elevated ACTH?_____

What inflammatory dermatitis presents as pruritic, planar, polygonal, purple papules? _____

Are tension headaches associated with auras? _____

If a patient has moderately elevated serum Alkaline phosphatase levels, you should determine if hepatobiliary or bony origin by checking _____ levels

_____ syndrome presents with jaundice during stress, illness, or fasting

The following signs and symptoms are characteristic of what diesase: broad-based ataxia, positive Romberg, Argyll-Robertson pupil, Charcot joint, stroke

The following signs and symptoms are characteristic of what diesase: constitutional symptoms, maculopapuar rash (especially on palms and soles)

What are the signs and symptoms of stage 3 Lyme disease?

What kinds of things could cause anergy in a PPD test?