HPI Mnemonics Flashcards
1
Q
For PAIN symptoms ask:
LIQORAAA/SIQORAAA
A
- Location/Site
- Intensity
- Quality
- Onset
- Radiation
- Associated symptoms
- Aggravating symptoms
- Alleviating symptoms
2
Q
Adult ROS:
PAM HuGS FOSS
A
- PMHx/PSHx
- Allergies
- Medications
- Hospitalizations
- GU/GI symptoms
- Sleep
- Family history
- Ob/Gyn
- Sexual history
- Social history: SAD SAD: Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs, Sexual history, Activity (exercise), Diet
3
Q
Pedia ROS:
CUB FEVERS
A
- Cold
- Urination
- Bowel changes
- Fever
- Ear pulling
- Vomiting
- Ear/Eye discharge
- Rash
- Seizures
4
Q
OB/GYN History:
MVP LAP
A
- Menarche/Menopause age
- Vaginal discharge (foul, frothy, white, green) and amount
- Period details (last for, no. of pads or tampons)/Parity index (G PA)
- LMP
- Abnormal symptoms (cramps, spotting, heavy flow, passage of clots, itching, dryness)
- Pap smear (last/abnormal)
5
Q
Sx of Depression
SIG EM CAPS
A
- Sleep
- Interest
- Guilt/Guns
- Energy loss and fatigue
- Mood
- Concentration
- Appetite
- Psychomotor
- Suicide
6
Q
Domestic Abuse
SAFEGARDS
A
- Safety at home/Safety of children
- Afraid of spouse
- Friends/Family who are aware
- Emergency plan
- Guns/weapons at home
- Alcohol/drug abuse
- Relationship with spouse
- Depression (If yes, ask SIG EM CAPS)
- Suicidal ideation
7
Q
Pedia PMHx:
ABCDE
A
- Allergies and medications
- Birth Hx
- Complete Immunization
- Day care (sick contacts)/Development and growth/Dietary Hx
- Environmental exposure
8
Q
Alcohol: CAGE Questionnaire
A
- Have you ever felt a need to cut down on drinking?
- Have you ever felt annoyed by criticism of your drinking?
- Have you ever had guilty feelings about drinking?
- Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning (eye-opener) to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover?
9
Q
DDx for Hematuria:
HITTERS
A
- Hematologic or coagulation disorders
- Infection
- Trauma
- Tumors
- Exercise
- Renal disorders
- Stones
10
Q
TRAUMA Primary survey:
ABCDE
A
- Airway
- Breathing
- Circulation
- Disability (Neurologic)
- Exposure
