Rheumatology History Taking Flashcards
1
Q
What questions should you ask if you suspect systemic sclerosis?
A
Calcinosis - skin changes?
Raynaud’s - fingertips changing colour when cold or stressed?
Esophageal dysmotility - difficult swallowing
Sclerodactyly - thickening/tightending of hand skin?
Telangiactasia - any small red lines on your face of elsewhere?
2
Q
What sort of things should you be asking about with a rheumatological problem?
A
Pain
Rashes/skin lesions
Stiffness
Swelling
3
Q
What questions should you ask about to rule out malignancy?
A
B symptoms:
Fever
Night sweats
Weight loss
4
Q
What specific PMH would you ask about?
A
Rheumatological disease
Autoimmune conditions
