review of systems Flashcards
1
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list 6 things to ask in a respiratory consultation
A
- cough
- sputum
- SOB
- wheeze
- fever
- night sweats
2
Q
list 7 things to ask in a cardiovascular consultation
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- chest pain
- SOB at rest or on exertion
- breathlessness at night or lying flat
- palpitations
- ankle swelling
- poor circulation in hands and feet
- pain in calves on walking
3
Q
list 6 things to ask in a GI consultation
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- change in appetite and/ weight
- problems swallowing
- indigestion/acid reflux
- Hx of peptic ulcer disease, gallstones, pancreatitis, jaundice, hepatitis
- change in bowel habit
- blood/mucus in stool
4
Q
list 12 things to ask in a neurological consultation
A
- headaches
- visual disturbances
- hearing
- speech difficulties
- dizziness
- faints / fits / blackouts
- weakness /numbness
- sleep disturbances
- unsteadiness
- tremors
- concentration
- memory
5
Q
list 7 things to ask in a genitourinary consultation
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- incontinence
- frequency, dysuria, nocturia
- hesitancy, dribbling
- change in quantity or colour
- blood in urine
- genital rashes or lumps
- menstrual cycle, possibility of pregnancy
6
Q
list 7 things to ask in a endocrine consultation
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- heat or cold intolerance
- sweating
- fatigue
- tremor
- neck swelling
- weight gain or loss
- polydipsia or polyuria
7
Q
list 4 things to ask in a skin consultation
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- itch / rash
- bruising
- swellings / lumps / ulcers
- pigmentation changes
8
Q
list 5 things to ask in a haematological consultation
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- bruise easily
- bleed excessively
- lumps in axillae, neck or groin
- previous thromboses or PE
- fever, night sweats, weight loss
9
Q
list 5 things to ask in a MSK consultation
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- joint pain / stiffness / swelling
- dry mouth
- sore eyes
- skin rash
- back or neck pain
10
Q
list 5 things to ask in a mental health consultation
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- anxiety
- mood, self harm and suicidality
- unusual beliefs / delusions / hallucinations
- memory problems / cognitive impairment
- learning difficulties
