review of systems

Question 1

Cardiovascular questions? (7)

Answer 1

Chest pain
Shortness of breath, at rest or on exertion
Breathlessness on lying flat and how many pillows they use
Breathlessness at night
Palpitations
Ankle swelling
Poor circulation in the hands or feet
Pain in the calves on walking

Question 2

Respiratory questions?

Answer 2

Cough
Sputum
Shortness of breath, wheeze
Fever
Night sweats
Recent chest X-ray?

Question 3

Gastrointestinal questions?

Answer 3

Change in appetite and/or weight
Problems swallowing
Indigestion/acid reflux/hiatus hernia
Peptic ulcer disease, gallstones, pancreatitis, jaundice, hepatitis
Change in bowel habit
Constipation, diarrhoea
Blood/mucus/slime per rectum
Incontinence

Question 4

Neurological questions?

Answer 4

Headaches
Visual disturbance, hearing speech difficulties
Dizziness, vertigo
Faints, fits, blackouts
Weakness, numbness
Sleep disturbances
Unsteadiness, tremors
Concentration, memory

Question 5

Genitourinary questions?

Answer 5

Incontinence
Frequency, dysuria, nocturia
Hesitancy, dribbling
Change in quantity, colour
Blood in urine
Genital rashes, lumps
Menstrual cycle, possibility of pregnancy

Question 6

Endocrine questions?

Answer 6

Heat of cold intolerance
Sweating
Fatigue
Tremor
Neck swelling
Weight gain or loss
Polydipsia and polyuria

Question 7

Skin questions? (7)

Answer 7

Itch, rash
Bruising
Swellings, lumps, ulcers
Pigmentation changes

Question 8

Haematological questions?

Answer 8

Bruise easily
Bleed excessively
Lumps in axillae, neck, groins
Previous thromboses, pulmonary embolism
Fever, night sweats, weight loss

Question 9

Musculoskeletal questions?

Answer 9

Joint pain, stiffness, swelling
Dry mouth
Sore eyes
Skin rash
Back or neck pain

Question 10

Mental health questions?

Answer 10

Anxiety, preoccupations
Mood, self-harm + suicidality
Unusual beliefs, delusions + hallucinations
Memory problems, cognitive impairments
Learning difficulties