History-Taking for Wellness Exams, Episodic Visits, and Chronic Care Management Flashcards

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What does the scope and degree of detail in history-taking depend on?

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the chief concern
complexity of the medical condition
clinician’s goals for the visit

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What is the purpose of a wellness exam?

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preventing illness, disease, and health problems

detecting problems at an early stage

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General components of a wellness exam

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  • comprehensive, culturally sensitive history and physical
  • anticipatory guidance
  • addressing risk factors
  • motivational interviewing to reduce identified risk factors
  • ordering appropriate immunizations and laboratory/diagnostic procedures
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How does a wellness exam differ from a episodic visit or chronic care management visit?

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wellness exams are focused on risk factors NOT a presenting problem

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What should PMH include for a wellness exam?

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  • past medical conditions, hospitalizations, surgeries, injuries
  • medications or supplements be observant of opiate use
  • allergies
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PMH for women should include

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  • menstrual history
  • gynecological history
  • sexual history
  • obstetric history
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Who should be included in a family history?

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patient’s grandparents, parents, siblings, and children

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What should be asked during a menstrual history exam?

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age of menarche, length and frequency of cycle, type and amount of flow, associated symptoms, FDLMP, menopause, any hormone replacement therapy

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What should be asked during a gynecological history exam?

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last pap smear and results, abnormal vaginal discharge, dryness, lesions

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What should be asked during a sexual history exam?

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  • sexual history: number of partners, preference, abuse history, safety, STI, contraception method
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What should be asked during a obstetric history exam?

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GPA or TPAL, complications during pregnancy or labor, vaginal, induced, or c-section, fertility

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What should be reviewed during a family history of a wellness exam??

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health status of family members, pattern of disease(s), cause of death

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What is included in a social history of a wellness exam?

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age and gender appropriate review of: 
marital status
living arrangement
home conditions
social support
occupational history
drug use
alcohol intake
smoking/tobacco history
religious/spiritual ideals
cultural preference
sexual history
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What is the purpose of a ROS?

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to gather essential information on current or potential disease processes that may otherwise go unnoticed

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What is important to consider when obtaining a history on a patient with a disability?

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The patient is the expert.

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What are special considerations for older adults during a wellness exam?

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medication appropriateness
functional assessment (ADLs, fall risk, home safety)
cognitive function
advanced directives/POAs
risk for depression
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What is an example of a screening tool for medication appropriatenss?

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AGS Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults

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What are some examples of a model used to assess fall risk for older adults?

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Hendrick II Fall Model

Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults

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What is an example of a cognitive assessment tool for older adults?

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Mini-Cog

20
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PHQ-9 or PHQ-2

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A depression screening tool (patient health questionnaire-9 or 2)

21
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Where can you find recommendations on preventative care services?

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www. uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Name/grade-definitions
https: //epss.ahrq.gov/PDA/index.jsp

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What letter grade warrants the highest certainty for net benefit in regards to preventive services?

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Grade A

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What type of visit accounts for the majority of visits to a clinician?

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episodic visit

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What is the general framework for history taking during an episodic visit?

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Chief concern (CC)
History of present illness (HPI)
Past medical history (PMH)
Family history (FH)
Social history (SH)
Review of systems (ROS)
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How should the HPI begin?

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with the chief concern (CC)

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What is the most helpful component of developing a differential diagnosis list?

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the HPI

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What are the 8 key elements of the HPI?

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  1. location
  2. quality
  3. severity
  4. duration
  5. timing
  6. context
  7. modifying factors
  8. associated signs and symptoms
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What is OLD CARTS?

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A mnemonic to help remember the 8 key elements of HPI.

Onset, Location, Duration, Character, Aggravating factors/associated symptoms, Relieving factors, Timing, Severity

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How is the ROS performed during an episodic visit?

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  1. problem-pertinent ROS
  2. extended ROS
  3. complete ROS
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What type of physical exam should be performed during an episodic visit?

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problem-focused
expanded problem-focused
detailed
comprehensive

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What body areas should be included in a physical examination?

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head/face
neck
chest
abdomen
genitalia, groin, buttocks
back/spine
extremities
32
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What reference should be utilized when considering laboratory and diagnostic testing?

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choosingwisely.org

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What are among the leading causes of death and disability?

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chronic conditions

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What are some examples of chronic conditions?

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heart disease
cancer
chronic lung disease
stroke
alzheimer's disease
diabetes
chronic kidney disease
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What should chronic care management include?

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BOTH face-to-face and non-face-to-face visits

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What should be the focus of chronic care management?

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patient’s relationship with the healthcare TEAM
establishing AND achieving health goals
coordination of community and social services
medical, functional, and psychosocial assessment
preventive care

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What should the treatment plan include for chronic care management?

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lifestyle modifications
pharmacological interventions
self-management support
education

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What is a chronic care management visit MOST focused on?

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lifestyle modifications and counseling

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What are potential benefits of team-based care?

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clinician delegation
improvement in quality of care
reduction in healthcare cost
more patient-centered

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How would a clinician document HPI during a chronic care visit?

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By utilizing 6 elements: SDT CMA

  1. Severity
  2. Duration
  3. Timing
  4. Context
  5. Modifying factors
  6. Associated S/S
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How is a PMH, FH, and SH obtained during a chronic care visit?

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same as wellness and episodic visits