Pat Miller Dec 2022 Flashcards
Name
Pat Miller
Spouse
Female
Job
High school culinary arts teacher
What brings you in?
I had this unusual pain in my chest. It’s got me worried so I wanted to get it checked out (no pointing)
Tell me more about that
It’s just really out of the ordinary and has me puzzled
When notice? How many?
First time about a month ago. Happened three times
What were you doing for each?
1st: heavy boxes from basement
2nd: 1 wk ago, cleaning out garage
3rd: yesterday carrying groceries car
Suddenly or gradually?
Builds gradually & goes away gradually
How long?
About 10 mins
Constant?
Yes
Anything make better?
Stopping & resting
Tried taking meds?
Tried Tums yesterday, not sure helped
Worse?
No
Describe the pain, where?
Diff to describe, kind of vague discomfort & tightness in chest. In the center (show if asked). Does not move
Scale of 1-10
About a 5
Noticed other symptoms?
Little sweaty & nauseous, haven’t thrown up
Shortness of breath?
During yesterday’s yes, thought it was from carrying groceries
Pain with inhaling?
No
Pain or swelling in legs?
No
Any chest pain now?
No