Systems Review Flashcards
1
Q
List the symptoms you ask about for the CARDIOVASCULAR system
A
Chest pain SOB - at rest, or on exertion Orthopnoea - no. pillows? PND Palpitations Ankle swelling Poor circulation in hands and feet Pain in calves on walking
2
Q
List the symptoms you ask about for the RESPIRATORY system
A
Cough Sputum SOB, wheeze Fever Night sweats
3
Q
List the symptoms you ask about for the GI system
A
Change in appetite Weight gain/loss Indigestion/acid reflux/hiatus hernia Peptic ulcer disease, gallstones, pancreatitis, jaundice, hepatitis Change in bowel habit Constipation, diarrhoea Blood/mucus/slime PR Incontinence Nausea/vomiting
4
Q
List the symptoms you ask about for NEURO
A
Headaches Visual disturbance, hearing, speech difficulties Dizziness, vertigo Faints, fits, blackouts Weakness, numbness Sleep disturbances Unsteadiness, tremors Concentration, memory
5
Q
List the symptoms you ask about for the GU system
A
Incontinence Frequency, dysuria, nocturia Hesitancy, dribbling Change in quantity, colour Blood in urine Genital rashes, lumps Menstrual cycle Possibility of pregnancy
6
Q
List the symptoms you ask about for the ENDOCRINE system
A
Heat/cold intolerance Sweating Fatigue Tremor Neck swelling Weight gain/loss Polydipsia/polyuria
7
Q
List the symptoms you ask about for the SKIN
A
Itch, rash
Bruising
Swellings, lumps, ulcers
Pigmentation changes
8
Q
Haematological
A
Bruise easily Bleed excessively Lumps in axillae, neck, groins Previous thromboses, PE Fever, night sweats, weight loss
9
Q
List the symptoms you ask about for MSK
A
Joint pain, stiffness, swelling Dry mouth Sore eyes Skin rash Back or neck pain
