Week 1 Asthma ✅ Flashcards
1
Q
What is anorexia?
A
Loss of appetite
2
Q
What is the purpose of asking for red flags?
A
To identify early any disease to prevent disability/ prolong life/ life saving
3
Q
What is the format of taking a history?
A
PC
HPC
ICE
PMH/PSH
DH/AH
SH
FH
ROS
4
Q
What is important information to get about a patient’s smoking history?
A
Pack year
5
Q
What lung conditions are relevant to employment history?
A
Mesothelioma
Lung cancer
Pleural effusion
Asbestosis
Plaques
6
Q
What occupations are relevant in lung history?
A
Ship builders
Roofers
Miners
Bakers - from flour
Butchers - infections
Farmer’s lung
7
Q
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8
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