PSH, Medication, Allergies, FHx Flashcards
How to document PSHx
Chronological order
*most recent to oldest
1. What, when, who, where
2. Outcome
3. Any complications
How to document medications
- Prescribed
- OTC
MUSTS HAVE- Name
- Dose
- Route
- Frequency
**Always ask why
How do document allergies
- What allergy
- What happens during the allergic reaction
- Determine if the allergy is true
How to document FHx
Immediate relatives
*AGE (alive or deceased) +overall health
What does BALD CHASM stand for? (FHx)
B: blood pressure
A: Anemia
L: Lung
D: Diabetes
C: Cancer
H: Heart Disease
A: Addiction
S: Stroke
M: Mental health
*Any known genetic diseases
What does social history show/
- Personality
- Lifestyle
- Interests
- Stresses, coping, support
- Risk factors
How can the patients lifestyle affect their health?
- Can contribute to the etiology of illness
- Aggravate or limit the severity of illness
- Interfere or help with getting/ being well
What does SAD ONE stand for? (SHx)
S: Smoking/tobacco/vaping
A: Alcohol
D: Drug use
O: Occupation
N: nutrition
E: Exercise
What other info can be added to the SHx?
- Spiritual assessment
- Advance directive
- Feel safe?
- Education
- Relationships
- Hobbies
What is the screening test for alcoholism?
CAGE
C: cut down
A: Annoyed
G: guilt
E: eye opener
What is the screening test for IPV?
SAFE questions
S: stress/safety
A: afraid/abuse
F: friends/ family
E: emergency plan