Anaemia History Taking Flashcards
1
Q
low Hb for men
A
less than 135 g/l
2
Q
low Hb for women
A
115g/l
3
Q
questions for fatigue
A
how long have you felt this way
gradual or sudden
brought on by anything
pattern eg time of day
exacerbating and relieving factors
4
Q
general questions
A
how is your appetite
have you had any change in weight eg loss
how are you sleeping
general mood
headaches
fever symptoms
+ CARDIAC associated symptoms
5
Q
GI questions
A
vomiting blood vomiting coffee grounds indigestion/reflux/heartburn blood from rectum dark bowel motions
6
Q
GI questions
A
heavy or frequent periods
pregnancy
blood in urine/dark urine
7
Q
resp questions
A
coughing blood
chest infection
sputum
chronic cough
8
Q
past medical history
A
recent injuries transfusions previous anaemia peptic ulcer disease diabetes hypertension strokes
9
Q
drug history
A
NSAIDS
