Review of systems Flashcards
Malaise
Discomfort/ weakness
syncope
fainting
diplopia
double vision
Tinnitus
Ears ringing
Vertigo
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing
Sputum
Matter expelled from respiratory system
Hemoptysis
Spitting up blood
Cyanosis
Bluish tinge to skin
Dyspnea
difficult/ labored breathing
Orthopnea
Shortness of breath laying down
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Severe shortness of breath/ coughing while sleeping
Nocturia
Excessive urination at night
Edema
Excessive fluid build up (swelling)
Pallor
Pale skin
Mottling
Uneven discolored patches of skin
Intermittent claudication
cramping pain + weakness usually in legs (calves)
Thrombophlebitis
Inflammation of vein caused by blood clot
Pyrosis
Heart burn
Flatulence
Gas
Incontinence
Unable to control excretions (Urine/feces)
Dyspareunia
Painful intercourse (females)