Approach to a patient with Fatigue Lecture Powerpoint Flashcards

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Q

Fatigue vs malaise vs lassitude vs weakness

A

Inability to function due to prolonged exertion/uneasiness/weariness/physical strength lacking

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Asthenia definition

A

Muscle tiredness

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3
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Psychiatric illness relationship with chronic fatigue

A

Present in 60-80% of patients with chronic fatigue

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4
Q

Obesity can cause ___ disease

A

restrictive lung

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5
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Chonic mono syndrome

A

doesn’t exist

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6
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Hallmark sign of mono diagnosis

A

Sleeping 12-14 hours a day

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7
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Age groups most affected by mono

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3-6 then 12-18

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8
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Amourosis fugax

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Painless temporary loss of vision in one or both eyes often derived from an emboli in carotid restricting blood flow

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9
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Dysgeusia

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Foul, rancid or metalic sensation/taste in mouth

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10
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Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis definition and what is it a diagnosis of?

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Unexplained, persistent, or repapsing fatigue of 6 months duration that cannot be explained by other medical conditions, it is a diagnosis of exclusion

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Classic Triad of epstein barr infection

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  • fever
  • lymphadenopathy
  • pharyngitis
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