Fatigue Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three main causes of fatigue?
A
Depression, Anxiety, Thyroid d/o
2
Q
What is the name of the screening tool we use for depression?
A
PHQ-9
3
Q
What vital sign are we most concerned with for fatigue?
A
Temp–> fever
4
Q
What are some PE findings that may be associated with fatigue?
A
Skin: jaundice, pallor, dryness, rash Eyes: diabetic retinopathy, scleral icterus, pale conjunctiva Throat: goiter, petechia, exudates Lymph nodes: note distribution CV: murmurs, hemorrhagic petechiae Pulm: consolidation, rales, dyspnea Abd: organomegaly, masses, ascites Rectal exam: occult blood
5
Q
What are some DDx of fatigue?
A
Depression, anxiety, antihypertensive drugs, hypothyroidism, DM, malignancy, mononucleosis, HIV, CHF, COPD, OSA, GERD
