Systematic Enquiry Flashcards
1
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General Symptoms
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Fatigue/Malaise Fever/Rigors Neck swelling/lumps Weight/Appetite Thirst Skin rashes, bruising, bleeding Pruritus Sleep disturbance Night sweats
2
Q
Respiratory System
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Cough Sputum Haemoptysis Dyspnoea Wheeze Pleuritic Pain Sinusitis (blocked nose, discharge, facial pain, reduced smell) Earache Sore throat
3
Q
Cardiovascular System
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Chest pain Dyspnoea - rest, exercise, orthopnoea, paroxysmal nocturnal Palpitations Ankle oedema Varicose veins Claudication
4
Q
GI system
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Appetite/weight change Mouth/teeth/tongue Dysphagia Dyspepsia/heartburn Nausea/Vomiting Haematemesis Fat intolerance Jaundice Abdominal pain, distension/bloating Bowel change/constipation/diarrhoea/blood/mucus/maelaena/incontinence Perianal symptoms
5
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Nervous System
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Speech Disturbance Cognitive impairment (MSQ) Headache Fits/faints/loss of consciousness Dizziness/vertigo Balance Vision - acuity/diplopia Hearing Weakness Numbness/tingling/paraesthesia
