ROS - Review of Symptoms

Question 1

What belongs in a ROS

Answer 1

Only SUBJECTIVE information.

• Patients point of view
• All positive and negative symptoms

Question 2

Common Symptoms

CONSTITUTIONAL

Answer 2

Fevers, night sweats, weight loss, lymphadenopathy, ecchymoses, malaise/fatigue

Question 3

Common Symptoms

EYES

Answer 3

Blurred vision, diplopia, eye pain/redness/discharge

Question 4

Common Symptoms

ENT

Answer 4

Rhinorrhea, sinus pain, epistaxis, dysphagia, odynophagia, globus sensation, change in hearing, tinnitus, vertigo, otalgia, dental problems, oral ulcers or lesions

Question 5

Common Symptoms

CARDIOVASCULAR

Answer 5

Chest pain, palpitations, syncope, edema, cyanosis, claudication, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

Question 6

Common Symptoms

RESPIRATORY

Answer 6

Shortness of breath, dyspnea with exertion, cough, hemoptysis, wheezing, chest pain

Question 7

Common Symptoms

GASTROINTESTINAL

Answer 7

Dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, melena, hematochezia, change in appetite, abdominal pain, change in bowel habits or stools.