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Ch 3 Red Flags: condition v symptom Flashcards

1
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What condition may experience change in or problems with bowel or bladder function?

A

Gastrointestinal/genitourinary

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What condition may experience changes in vision (blurriness or loss of sight)?

A

Neurological (stroke or TIA)

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3
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What condition may experience slurred speech?

A

Neurological (stroke or TIA)

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4
Q

What condition may experience blurred vision?

A

Diabetic

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5
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What condition may experience unusual menstrual irregularities?

A

Gastrointestinal/genitourinary

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What condition may experience pain or feeling of heaviness or squeezing in the chest?

A

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

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What condition may experience constant pain anywhere in the body not relieved by change in position or activity?

A

Cancer

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What condition may experience high pulse rate that does not diminish with rest?

A

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

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What condition may experience problems with balance, coordination, or falling?

A

Neurological (stroke or TIA)

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10
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What condition may experience diaphoresis (heavy sweating)?

A

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

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What condition may experience frequent heartburn or indigestion?

A

Gastrointestinal/genitourinary

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12
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What condition may experience change in mental alertness and function?

A

Diabetic

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13
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What condition may experience persistent pain at night or pain that awakens patient?

A

Cancer

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14
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What condition may experience bone pain with weight bearing?

A

Cancer

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What condition may experience muscle and abdominal cramping?

A

Diabetic

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What condition may experience dyspnea (shortness of breath)?

A

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

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17
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What condition may experience loss of appetite?

A

Cancer

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18
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What condition may experience polyuria (excessive urination, especially at night)?

A

Diabetic

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19
Q

What condition may experience lethargy?

A

Diabetic

20
Q

What condition may experience pain in the jaw, left shoulder, or arm or deep pain in between scapulae?

A

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

21
Q

What condition may experience indigestion, nausea, vomiting, or sweating with chest symptoms?

A

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

22
Q

What condition may experience unstable blood sugars (normal: 80-120 mg/dL; safe: 100-250 mg/dL)?

A

Diabetic

23
Q

What condition may experience angina not relieved by rest or nitroglycerin?

A

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

24
Q

What condition may experience weight loss with polyphagia?

A

Diabetic

25
Q

What condition may experience recent severe emotional distress?

A

Miscellaneous

26
Q

What condition may experience suspicion of pregnancy?

A

Miscellaneous

27
Q

What condition may experience persistent increase or decrease in blood pressure?

A

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

28
Q

What condition may experience polydipsia (excessive thirst)?

A

Diabetic

29
Q

What condition may experience confusion?

A

Diabetic

30
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What condition may experience frequent nausea or vomiting?

A

Gastrointestinal/genitourinary

31
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What condition may experience unexplained weight loss (10-15 pounds < 2 weeks)?

A

Cancer

32
Q

What condition may experience swelling or redness in any joint with no history of injury?

A

Miscellaneous

33
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What condition may experience polyphagia (excessive appetite)?

A

Diabetic

34
Q

What condition may experience fruity odor to breath?

A

Diabetic

35
Q

What condition may experience sudden weakness in one arm or leg?

A

Neurological (stroke or TIA)

36
Q

What condition may experience blood in urine or stool?

A

Gastrointestinal/genitourinary

37
Q

What condition may experience fever or night sweats?

A

Miscellaneous

38
Q

What condition may experience unusual lumps or growth?

A

Cancer

39
Q

What condition may experience sensation of flutter, palpitations, irregular heartbeat?

A

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

40
Q

What condition may experience patient having doubts about the condition?

A

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

41
Q

What condition may experience faint spells (drop attacks)?

A

Neurological (stroke or TIA)

42
Q

What condition may experience unwarranted fatigue?

A

Cancer

43
Q

What condition may experience changes in hearing?

A

Neurological (stroke or TIA)

44
Q

What condition may experience frequent or severe headaches with no history or injury?

A

Neurological (stroke or TIA)

45
Q

What condition may experience fatigue and weakness?

A

Diabetic

46
Q

What condition may experience problems with swallowing?

A

Neurological (stroke or TIA)

47
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What condition may experience weakness, numbness, feeling faint?

A

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

PTA 230 (Ortho) (55 decks)

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