Diagnostics

Question 1

COPD diagnostic test

Answer 1

Spirometry

Question 2

Asthma diagnostic criteria

Answer 2

Spirometry
+ peak flow variability
/bronchodilator reversibility

(Fractional exhaled nitric oxide)

Question 3

Intermittent claudication diagnostic test

Answer 3

Doppler US + Ankle-Brachial Pressure Index

Question 4

Cauda Equina diagnostic test

Answer 4

Spinal MRI

Question 5

Coeliac Disease Diagnostic test

Answer 5

Screening Bloods:
(Ig)A tissue transglutaminase antibody (tTGA) and total IgA
IgA EMA if not conclusive

Biopsy confirm. Must continue eating gluten until diagnosis confirmed

Question 6

Multiple Sclerosis Diagnostic Criteria

Answer 6

McDonald Criteria

2 lesions,
disseminated in time and space
clinically suggested by history or demonstrable on MRI / positive CSF