HIstory Taking

Question 1

Average time for doctor to interrupt patient

Answer 1

11-13 seconds

Question 2

CAGE questions

Answer 2

. When someone is drinking more than 2 drinks a night (14) if man or 1 drink per night (7) for woman 
. C: concerned
. A: annoyed
. G: guilty
. E: eye opener

Question 3

Tobacco History questions

Answer 3

. When started/ when quit

. Packs per year

Question 4

Depression Screening SIG E CAPS

Answer 4

. S: sleep
. I: interest
. G: guilt/worthlessness
. E: energy dec. 
. C: concentration difficulties 
. A: appetite disturbance/ weight loss 
. P: psychomotor retardation/agitation
. S: suicidal thoughts

Question 5

5 P’s of sexual history

Answer 5

. Partners: last 12 months
. Practices: oral, vaginal, anal
. Protection from STDs: how often used?
. Past history of STDs: ever tested?
. Prevention of pregnancy: trying to conceive? Need info for contraception?