Quiz 1 Flashcards
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When did it start
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Did it begin gradually or suddenly?
- If gradually, over what period of time? How long did the symptoms take to develop?
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Did anything cause or contribute to the onset?
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Have you ever experienced anything like this before?
- if yes, how is it similar and different from the last occurrence? What was the outcome?
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can you point to the exact location of your symptoms? describe.
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Does it travel to any other part of your body? describe.
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Can you describe the sensation? (dull, sharp, burning, aching, gnawing, throbbing, shooting, constricting, other)
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How would you describe the intensity? (VAS scale 0-10)
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Has it been constant or does it come and go? (explain)
- constant: present 75% of the day
- episodic: tied to a particular event or time of day
- Intermittent: not tied to a particular event or time of day
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Has it been getting better, worse or staying about the same since its onset?
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Have you found anything that makes it better? (rest, morning, evening, certain positions, other)
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Have you found anything that makes it worse? (positions, activities, morning, evening, coughing, sneezing, straining, other)
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Has there been a change in any bodily functions? (Urination, defecation, respiration, digestion, vision, sexual, other)
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Has it affected your daily activities in any way?
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Have you tried any over the counter or prescription medications, or any home remedies?
- If yes, what was the effectiveness
