History Taking Flashcards
1
Q
What predicts severity? (4)
A
- NRS pain levels
- Analgesia - strength and frequency
- Sleep disturbance - frequency
- Effect on ADLs
2
Q
What predicts irritability? (2)
A
- How easy it is to provoke symptoms
- How easy the symptoms take to settle
3
Q
What impacts nature?
A
Source of symptoms
Any psychological issues
Complexity of treatment required
4
Q
What are the special questions for history taking?
A
Epilepsy Diabetes Heart Conditions BP Chest Steroids Anticoagulants DBS Pacemaker Osteoporosis RA Pregnancy WEIGHT LOSS
5
Q
Special Questions for Lx complaint?
A
Saddle Anasthesia
Bladder and bowel
Gait disturbance
6
Q
Special Questions for Cx complaint?
A
Dysarthria - speech disturbance Diplopia - double vision Dysphasia - swallowing problems Dizziness Drop attacks
