Mark Scheme Histories Flashcards
Neuro History HPC
Onset/duration Associated symptoms Timing Exacerbating and relieving Severity Static?Progressive?Relapse and remit? Previous episodes
Neuro history key symptoms
Headache Altered consciousness Altered sensation Weakness Unsteady, stiff, clumsy N&V Visual changes Psychological changes
Neuro past medical history
Attempts to diagnose or treat before?
Head/spinal trauma or injury
Meningitis, encephalitis
AF, HTN, Ca, Epilepsy, DM
Neuro family history
DM, IHD, Stroke, Haemorrhage, Migraine
Headache key symptoms
photophobia and phonophobia autonomic symptoms altered sensation Weakness unsteadiness/stiffness/clumsiness N&V visual and eye changes Psychological changes Seizures Fever Other pains
Seizure/LOC key symptoms
Headache Altered consciousness Altered sensation Weakness Unsteadiness/ stiffness/ clumsiness N&V Visual disturbance Psychological changes Incontinence Tongue biting Preictal symptoms Postictal symptoms
Musculoskeletal HPC
Site Onset/duration Character Radiation Associated symptoms Timing- keeps up at night Exacerbating/relieving Severity Previous episodes
MSK Key symptoms
Pain Stiffness Swelling Fever Weight loss Nail and skin changes Neuro- bowel, urinary, sensation
MSK PMH
Previous attempts to diagnose or treat
Response/SE to previous medications or treatment
Trauma
Recent infections
AI- DM, IBD, Coeliac, psoarisis
Gout risk- HTN, obesity, vascular disease
MSK family history
RA OA Psoarisis Gout UC Crohns Connective tissue disease AI
Thyroid HPC
Onset/duration
Timing
Exacerbating/relieving factors
Severity
Thyroid key symptoms changes
Body weight Appetite, dysphagia, difficulty breathing Voice Bowel habit Energy level Muscle weakness Concentration Mood Heat tolerance Skin, nails, hair Heart rate/rhythm Eyes Menstrual cycle/impotence Pain/ discomfort
What can the eyes be like in thyroid
Pain, grittiness, change in vision
Thyroid PMH
Previous thyroid disease, surgery or treatment
AI- inc B12 deficiency
Peripheral vascular system history
S O C A T E S
Peripheral vascular system key symptoms
Pain, tenderness Altered skin colour Skin temperation Loss of function Loss of sensation
Peripheral vascular system PMH
Previous vascular issues, diagnoses and treatment response
Angina, stroke
DVT risk factors
Smoking, diabetes, cholesterol, HTN
Questions if suspect DVT
Malignancy, prolonged immobility, operations
Peripheral vascular system family history
Prothombotic (Factor V Leiden) MI Stroke Diabetes Vascular problems
Cardiovascular HPC
Site Onset/duration Character Associated symptoms Timing Exacerbating/ relieving Severity
Cardiovascular key symptoms
Chest pain Dyspnoea, orthopnoea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea Palpitations Claudication, rest pain Syncope, dizzy, light headed Oedema Cough Systemic SWAFF
check for if chest pain
Nausea and sweating
Check for if dyspnoea, orthopnoea, PND
Exercise tolerance
Check for if palpitations
Recreational drug use
Amount of tea, coffee, coke, alcohol
Cardiovascular risk factors
Hypertension Hyperlipidaemia Diabetes Smoking Physical inactivity FHx
Cardiovascular PMH
previous cardio -inc PVD and rheumatic fever Resp Stroke/TIA Surgery- inc pacemaker
Cardiovascular FH
Cardiovascular disease inc. stroke with age of onset
Respiratory HPC
Onset/duration Character Associated symptoms Timing Exacerbating/ relieving Severity