non-organic fatigue (fibromyalgia and CFS)

Question 1

exams for fatigue?

Answer 1

Blood Pressure
Temperature
Heart Rate (Pulse)
Respiratory Rate
Oropharyngeal Exam
Detecting lymphadenopathy
- Cervical Lymph Nodes
- Axillary Lymph Nodes

Question 2

findings for BP?

Answer 2

could be used to rule out any “do not miss” conditions
- anemia, hypothyroidism, diabetes

Question 3

findings for heart rate?

Answer 3

heart rate could be increase (tachycardia) if there anemia

Question 4

findings for RR

Answer 4

They may have shortness of breath

Question 5

findings for temperature?

Answer 5

could present with a mild fever (fever = 37.8) in fibromyalgia or CFS

Question 6

oropharyngeal exam

Answer 6

no signs of infection (other causes of fatigue)
no erythema
no edema

may have a sore throat

Question 7

lymph node palpation

Answer 7

cervical and axillary lymph nodes

no diffuse or enlargement

lymph node enlargement is a red flag for fatigue