History Taking Flashcards
1
Q
Signs of a GI bleed?
A
abdominal pain/ tenderness bleeding unusual weight loss or gain changing bowel movement swelling
2
Q
what is included in the history-taking template?
A
Presenting complaint red flags past medical history family history social history medication history allergies ADL summary management plan patient questions
3
Q
cardinal GI questions
A
abdo pain malena constipation nausea/vomiting indigestion weight loss
4
Q
Cardinal questions for MSK
A
pain mobility swelling arrhythmia warmth stiffness altered sensation
5
Q
types of pains
A
arthritis worse with rest
bone pain is deep and penetrating
fracture is sharp and stabbing
6
Q
common MSK conditions
A
arthritis, gout, injury, malignancy pain (cancers or tumours), myalgia so viral or bacterial
7
Q
red flags for MKS
A
neurovascular comprimise spinal compound open fracture systematically unwell sudden mass or swelling
8
Q
cardinal skin questions
A
rash lesion pain itching bleeding discharge blistering
9
Q
causes of rashes
A
endogenous- abnormal reactions, immune system response. bacterial viral infection/ yeast/ fungal insect bites hair & scalp
10
Q
pneumonic for history taking framework
A
poly - presenting complaint has - history of complaint pretty - past medical history damn - drugs fine - family history sexy - social history stocking - systems enquiry
