CH 3: Red flags for thoracic spine and rib cage Flashcards
What condition has red flags for chest pain?
Myocardial infarction
What condition has red flags for pallor, sweating, dyspnea, nausea, and palpitations?
Myocardial infarction
What condition has red flags for presence of risk factors: previous history with coronary artery disease, hypertension, smoking, diabetes, elevated blood serum cholesterol (>240 mg/dL)?
Myocardial infarction
What condition has red flags for men >40 years old, women >50 years old?
Myocardial infarction
What condition has red flags for symptoms lasting >30 minutes and not relieved with sublingual nitroglycerin?
Myocardial infarction
What condition has red flags for chest pain that occurs outside of a predictable pattern?
Unstable angina pectoris
What condition has red flags for not being responsive to nitroglycerin?
Unstable angina pectoris
What condition has red flags for chest pain/pressure that occurs with predictable levels of exertion?
Stable angina pectoris
What condition has red flags for symptoms that are predictably alleviated with rest or sublingual nitroglycerin?
Stable angina pectoris
What condition has red flags for sharp/stabbing chest pain that may be referred to lateral neck or either shoulder?
Pericarditis
What condition has red flags for increased pain with left-side lying?
Pericarditis
What condition has red flags for relieved with forward lean while sitting (supporting arms on knees or a table)?
Pericarditis
What condition has red flags for chest, shoulder, or upper abdominal pain?
Pulmonary embolus
What condition has red flags for dyspnea?
Pulmonary embolus
What condition has red flags for history of or risk factors for developing deep vein thrombosis?
Pulmonary embolus
What condition has red flags for severe, sharp, knifelike pain with inspiration?
Pleurisy