OSCE: common differentials (diagnosis=bolded one on chart) Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | GradeA+

SOB, worse with lying down, improved by propping up on pillows, exertional SOB Correct Answer: CHF SOB, cough, wheezing, worse in cold air, severe episodes in the past month Correct Answer: asthma SOB, productive cough, over the past two years for at least three months each year, heavy smoker Correct Answer: COPD-chronic bronchitis productive cough (yellow sputum), w/ pleuritic CP, fever, chills Correct Answer: Pneumonia Worsening cough over the past 6 months, hemoptysis, dyspnea, weakness, weight loss, heavy smoker Correct Answer: Lung Cancer 2 Increased dyspnea and cough with sputum, Hx of COPD and stopped using inhalers Correct Answer: COPD exacerbation Worsening cough of 6 weeks, weight loss, fatigue, fever, night sweats, hx of contact Correct Answer: TB Nonproductive cough for two weeks, hx of sore throat and runny nose three weeks ago Correct Answer: Atypical pneumonia sudden onset CP, substernal heavy CP, radiates to L arm, dyspnea, diaphoresis, N Correct Answer: MI Retrosternal burning sensation, after heavy meals and when lying down, sx relieved by antacids Correct Answer: GERD Retrosternal squeezing pain, lasts for two minutes, occurs with exercise, relieved by rest, not related to food Correct Answer: Angina Retrosternal stabbing pain, improves when leaning forward, worsens with deep inspiration, had URI one week ago Correct Answer: Pericarditi