Tiredness

Question 1

Questions to ask to explore tiredness (5)

Answer 1

1. How long have you been feeling tired?
2. What do you mean by tired?
3. Did the tiredness come on suddenly or gradually?
4. Progression - are you getting more tired?
5. How is your sleep?

Question 2

Name 4 grouping causes of tiredness

Answer 2

1. Haematological
2. Endocrine
3. Psychological
4. Respiratory

Question 3

Name 1 hematological cause of tiredness

Answer 3

Anemia

Question 4

Name 3 symptoms of anaemia

Answer 4

1. Breathlessness of exertion
2. Weakness
3. Palpitations +/ worsening angina

Question 5

Name 2 endocrine causes of tiredness?

Answer 5

1. Hypothyroidism

2. Diabetes

Question 6

Name 3 x symptoms of hypothyroidism

Answer 6

1. Constipation
2. Cold intolerance
3. Weight gain

Question 7

Name 4 x symptoms of diabetes

Answer 7

1. Polydypsia
2. Polyuria
3. Weightloss
4. Visual disturbances

Question 8

Name 1 x psychological cause of tiredness

Answer 8

1. Depression

Question 9

Name 1 x respiratory cause of tiredness

Answer 9

1. Sleep apnea

Question 10

Name 4 x symptoms of sleep apnea

Answer 10

1. Loud snoring
2. Night time breathing interrupted by gasping for air
3. Excessive day time sleepiness
4. Obesity is a risk factor