OSCE Flashcards
Cardiovascular symptoms
chest pain
SOB (at rest; on exertion; lying flat; at night)
palpitations
ankle swelling
poor circulation in hands / feet
pain in calves on walking
Respiratory symptoms
cough
sputum (colour)
SOB
wheeze
fever
night sweats
recent CXR
Gastrointestinal symptoms
change in appetite
change in weight
problems swallowing
indigestion/ acid reflux/ hiatus hernia
peptic ulcer disease, gallstones, pancreatitis, jaundice, hepatitis
change in bowel habit
constipation, diarrhoea
blood/slime/mucus per rectum
incontinence
Neurological symptoms
headaches
visual disturbance, hearing, speech difficulties
dizziness, vertigo
faints, fits, blackouts
weakness, numbness
sleep disturbances
unsteadiness, tremors
concentration, memory
Genitourinary symptoms
incontinence
frequency, dysuria, nocturia
Hesitancy, dribbling
Change in quantity, colour
Blood in urine
Genital rashes, lumps
Menstrual cycle, possibility of pregnancy
Endocrine symptoms
Heat or cold intolerance
Sweating
Fatigue
Tremor
Neck swelling
Weight gain or loss
Polydipsia and polyuria
Skin symptoms
Itch, rash
Bruising
Swellings, lumps, ulcers
Pigmentation changes
Haematological symptoms
Bruise easily
Bleed excessively
Lumps in axillae, neck, groins
Previous thromboses, pulmonary embolism
Fever, night sweats, weight loss
Musculoskeletal symptoms
Joint pain, stiffness, swelling
Dry mouth
Sore eyes
Skin rash
Back or neck pain
Mental health symptoms
Anxiety, preoccupations,
Mood, Self-harm & Suicidality,
Unusual beliefs, delusions and hallucinations
Memory problems, cognitive impairments
Learning difficulties
Ideas
What do you think might be happening?
Do you have any ideas about it yourself?
Concerns
What are you concerned it might be?
What was the worst thing you were thinking it might be?
Expectations
What were you hoping we might be able to do for this?
-> discuss whether this is appropriate
Wells’ score
Probability of PE following DVT?
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Diabetes risk score
Risk of having previously undiagnosed T2DM
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