9 key symptom histories and differentials Flashcards
1
Q
Chest pain, dyspnoea and palpitations
A
Recent hospitalisations, GP contact, duration of illness, reason for presentation,
Dyspnoea severity and duration
Exercise tolerance
PND, orthopnoea, weight gain, lower limb oedema, abdominal girth
Cough w/ sputum, colour, blood
Runny nose, sore throat, ear pain, face pain
Fevers chills, sweats shakes/rigors
Myalgias/arthritic pain
Loss of weight or appetite
Chest pain- duration, location, intensity radiation, prior episodes
Current pain status
Palpitations, dizziness/lightheadedness
Nausea/vomiting
Occupational history - animals, dust, fumes, mining
Overseas travel
HTN, dyslipid, T2DM, prior AMI, stroke, PVD
Asthma/COPD/bronchiectasis
Smoking