Review of Systems Flashcards
in the constitutional system what are some symptoms to hear
fever, chills, night sweats, changes in weight, changes in appetite, malaise, fatigue
what classifies a fever
greater than 100.4 degrees
what are chills
a feeling of coldness during a high fever
what is diaphoresis
excessive sweating
what is decreased PO intake
not eating as much as typical
what is malaise
generalized discomfort and weakness
what are common symptoms in the eyes
vision changes, floaters, blurred vision, diplopia, eye redness, eye discharge, eye pain, eye foreign body, photophobia
what is diplopia
double vision
what is eye foreign body
the sensation of an object or piece of extraneous matter that has entered the ey
what is photophobia
intolerance or pain due to light
what are some common systems in the ENT
headache, ear pain, ear pressure, changes in hearing, tinnitus, throat pain, nasal drainage epistaxis, nasal congestion, post nasal drip, sinus congestion, dysphagia, hoarseness
what is ringing in the ears called
tinnitus
what is runny nose called
rhinorrhea
what is a nose bleed called
epistaxis
what is discomfort when swallowing called
dysphagia
what are some common symptoms of lymphatic, hematologic systems?
swollen glands, easy bruising, bleeding problems
what are some common symptoms in the cardiovascular system
chest pain, chest pressure, palpitations, orthopnea, edema
what are palpitations
rapid, strong, irregular or fluttering
what is shortness of breath when lying flat called
orthopnea
what is swelling due to an excess of watery fluid collecting in cavities or tissues called
edema
what are some common symptoms of the respiratory system
dyspnea (SOB), wheezing, cough, sputum production, hemoptysis
what is difficulty breathing or shortness of breath called
dyspnea
what is sputum
phlegm/mucous
what is spitting up blood called
hemoptysis
what are some common symptoms related to the gastrointestinal tract
abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, hematemesis, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn
what is vomiting blood called
hematemesis
what is bright red blood in the stool called
hematochezia
what of dark black tarry stool called
melena
what are some common symptoms in the genitourinary tract
dysuria, nocturia, urinary frequency, urinary urgency, incontinence, hematuria, pelvic pain, vaginal bleeding, dysmenorrhea, testicular pain
what is painful or burning urination
dysuria
what is waking up and urinating at night called
nocturia
what is blood in the urine called
hematuria
what are some common symptoms of the musculoskeletal system
joint pain, joint swelling, myalgia, back pain, neck pain
what is diffuse muscle pain called
myalgias
what are some common symptoms in the neurological system
numbness, tingling, paresthesia, tremor, changes in gait, dizziness, seizures, syncope
what is pins and needles sensation called
parasthesia
what is fainting called
syncope
what is the loss of bowel control called
incontinence
what is saddle anesthesia
numbness in the area of the body that would normally be in contact with a horse’s saddle
what are some symptoms associated with the integumentary system
skin lesion, rash, ulceration, cyanosis, itching, jaundice
what is a skin lesion
anything found on the skin, a wound, ulcer, bump, mole, abscess or cyst
what are some common symptoms in the endocrine system
hair loss, polyuria, polydipsia
what is excessive urination called
polyuria
what is excessive thirst called
polydipsia
