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*HEENT* (analyze CC in HPI, ask any assoc S/S, then shift immed to PH, to uncover risk factors or leading clues, to narrow DD) |
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9 Chief Complaints: SORE THROAT COUGH-DRY DYSPHAGIA/ODYNOPHAGIA HOARSENESS/DYSPHONIA NAUSEA/VOMITING NIGHT WEATS NECK MASS WT LOSS WT GAIN |
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SORE THROAT Key Qs; 1-fever 2-cough 3-abd pain |
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*w fever
Viral Pharyngitis / Bacterial Pharyngitis
Strept Pharyngitis / Scarlet Fever
*w/ risky sex
Acute HIV / 2ary Syphilis
*w/ dry cough
Mycoplasma Pneumonia / PCP Pneumonia
*w/ abd pain
IMN |
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COUGH (1) Key Qs: 1-vital signs? 2-expectoration? blood tinged? 3-ill contact? immunization? meds? 4-chest pain? (pleuritic = lower resp) |
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*dry
URI assoc cough / Reactive Airway
Laryngitis / Atypical Pneumonia
GERD
Meds- ACEI |
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DYSPHAGIA/ODYNOPHAGIA Key Qs: 1-describe; difficulty with/out pain? 2-to solids/liquids or both? 3-cough/choke/gag or feeling food stuck? 4-systemic symptoms? |
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**DYSPHAGIA *solids 1st -Esophageal CA / -Webs; Plummer Vinson -Stricture; Scleroderma / -Stricture; GERD
Mitral Stenosis / Goitre Globus Hystericus / -Cancer Radiation
*solids & liquids ALS, MS, Parkinson Stroke, Head Trauma, SC Injury Chaga Achalasia / Zenker Diverticulum Radiation
**ODYNOPHAGIA Esophagitis (HIV, HSV, CMV, pill) Caustic Ingestion / Cancer Radiation |
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HOARSENESS/DYSPHONIA Key Qs; 1-duration (>3wks), timing (AM/PM) 2-trigger (overuse, environmental) 3-assocpain(dysphagia/odynophagia/otalgia) 4-URI/constitutional/neurologic symptoms |
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*acute (<3wks) Laryngitis / Vocal Abuse
*chronic (>3wks) Laryngeal Cancer / VC polyp
Reflux Laryngitis / Allergic Laryngitis Hypothyroidism / Medications
Parkisonism / Essential Tremor CVA; Stroke/TIA CN9,10 MG / MS |
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NAUSEA/VOMITING Key Qs: 1-fatigue 2-GI; hematemesis, abd pain 3-GU; polyuria 4-CNS; dizziness, headache/confusion |
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*w fatigue Pregnancy / Gastritis Depression / HIV
*w polyuria UTI / HyperCa++ DM / DI
*w headache/confusion (see Neuro)
*w dizziness (see Neuro)
*w hematemesis (see GI- Upper Bleed) *w abd pain (see GI) |
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NIGHT SWEATS Key Qs: 1-course |
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*constant, w wt loss TB / HIV Lymphoma Hyperthyroidism / Menopause
*intermittent Pheochromocytoma / Carcinoid |
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NECK MASS Key Q: 1-fever, fatigue, wt loss |
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*w constitutional symptoms Hodgkin / NHL CA Gastric / TB
*w/o constitutional symptoms Thyroid Nodule |
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WT LOSS Key Qs: 1-assoc symptoms 2-lifestyle |
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Hyperthyroidism Cancer / HIV Diet/Drugs Anorexia / Malabsorption |
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WT GAIN Key Qs: 1-assoc symptoms 2-lifestyle |
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*endocrinal Hypothyroidism / Cushing PCOS / Insulinoma DM / Reactive Postprandial Hypoglycemia
*other Atypical Depression Smoking Cessation / Drug Side Effect |
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7 Chief Complaints: NIGHT SWEATS SORE THROAT COUGH SOB/DIFFICULTY BREATHING PALPITATIONS/ANXIETY ANXIETY CHEST PAIN |
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*constant, w wt loss TB / HIV Lymphoma / Leukemia Hyperthyroidism
*constant, w/out wt loss Menopause
*intermittent Pheochromocytoma / Carcinoid (liver) |
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SORE THROAT Key Qs: 1-fever 2-cough 3-abd pain |
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*w fever only Viral Pharyngitis / Bacterial Pharyngitis Strept Pharyngitis / Scarlet Fever (rash)
Acute HIV / 2ary Syphilis Lymphoma / Leukemia
*w cough Mycoplasma Pneumonia / PCP Pneumonia
*w abd pain IMN / Hepatitis A/B/C |
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COUGH (1) Key Qs: 1-vital signs? 2-expectoration? blood tinged? 3-ill contact? immunization? meds? 4-chest pain? (pleuritic = lower resp) |
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*dry URI assoc cough / Reactive Airway Laryngitis / Atypical Pneumonia GERD Meds- ACEI |
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COUGH (2) Key Qs: 1-vital signs? 2-expectoration? blood tinged? 3-ill contact? immunization? 4-chest pain? (pleuritic = lower resp) |
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*productive Postnasal Drip / Asthma Bact Pneumonia / Chronic Bronchitis Bronchiectasis / Lung Abcess |
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COUGH (3) Key Qs: 1-vital signs? 2-expectoration? blood tinged? 3-ill contact? immunization? 4-chest pain? (pleuritic = lower resp) |
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*hemoptysis -w constitutional symptoms (pulmonary) CA Lung / TB Pneumonia (HIV) / Chr Bronchitis COPD / Lung Abcess
-vitally unstable (cardiac) P Embolism / CHF
-w hematuria Vasculitis Wegner / GoodPasture
-misc Cocaine / Trauma |
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SOB/DIFFICULTY BREATHING (1) Key Qs: 1-vitals? (RR +/- HR & Temp) 2-onset? (abrupt/insiduous) 3-at rest/on exertion? (abrupt/insiduous) 4-assoc symptoms? (cardiac/pulmonary) |
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*abrupt onset; at rest
-pulmonary Pulmonary Embolism / Pneumothorax Asthma/exacerbation / Airway Obstruction
-cardiac MI CHF decompensation/Pulmonary Edema
-other Hyperventillation Syndrome |
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SOB/DIFFICULTY BREATHING (2) Key Qs: 1-vitals? (RR +/- HR & Temp) 2-onset? (abrupt/insiduous) 3-at rest/on exertion? (abrupt/insiduous) 4-assoc symptoms? (cardiac/pulmonary) |
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*insiduous onset; on exertion
-pulmonary Pneumonia / COPD/exacerbation Interstitial Lung Disease
-cardiac Angina/CAD CHF compensated |
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PALPITATIONS/ANXIETY Key Qs: 1-lightheaded? 2-anxiety? timeline/trigger |
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*lightheaded/syncope Arrythmia / MVP Anemia / Hypoglycemia Hyperventilation
*no lightheadedness (sympathetic) Hyperthyroidism / Pheochromo / Carcinoid Caffeine / Substance induced / Anxiety
*psychologic (timeline, trigger) (see ANXIETY) |
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ANXIETY Key Qs: 1-trigger? 2-timeline? |
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*no trigger identified Social Phobia / Avoidant Personality Acute Stress Disorder / GAD
*trigger identified Specific Phobia Panic Attack / PTSD |
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CHEST PAIN Key Qs: 1-vitals? (unstable;CV/RS)(stable;GI/MSK) 2-duration? course? 3-radiation? (neck/shoulder/arm) |
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*w unstable VS (RS/CV) Angina Pectoris / Myocardial Infarction Pericarditis / Dissecting Aortic Aneurysm Cocaine Use / Anxiety
Tracheobronchitis Pleurisy wPneumonia (Pulmonary Embolism,Pneumonia,Pnemothorax)
*stable VS (GI/MSK) Esophageal Spasm / GERD / PU Costochondritis / Muscle Strain Acute Chest Syndrome / Herpes Zooster |
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12 Chief Complaints: JAUNDICE NAUSEA/VOMITING DYSPHAGIA/ODYNOPHAGIA EPIG PAIN RUQ PAIN LUQ PAIN DIFFUSE PAIN RLQ PAIN LLQ PAIN DIARRHEA/CONSTIPATION UPPER GI BLEED LOWER GI BLEED |
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JAUNDICE Key Qs: 1-color skin/urine/stool 2-itching 3-blood borne; (tatoo,transfusion,needle) 4-food borne; (contact, travel, immuniz) |
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*CONJUGATED; "pale stool & dark urine"
-Hepatic Hepatocellular Dis (Viral Hepatitis, Alcoholic Hepatitis, Acetaminophen Hepatotoxicity) Drugs Sepsis Hereditary (ex Dubin Johnson)
-Nonhepatic Extrahepatic Biliary Obstruction (constant) Pancreatic CA Cholangio CA 1ary Biliary Cirhosis (intermittent) Choledocholithiasis Ampullary Carcinoma Sphincter Oddi Dysfunction Ascending Cholangitis *UNCONJUGATED; "N stool/urine"
-Hepatic Gilbert
-Nonhepatic Hemolysis |
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ANY ABD PAIN Key Qs: 1-character (sharp=peritonal, dull=visceral) 2-onset (seconds=perforation minutes=inflammation dys=obstruction) 3-location (site of organs in abd quadrants) 4-progression (non/progressing/constant) |
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*w fatigue Pregnancy Gastritis (anemia) Depression HIV
*w polyuria UTI DM DI HyperCa++
*w headache/confusion (see Neuro) ICP
*w dizziness (see Neuro)
*w hematemesis (see GI)
*w abd pain (see GI)
Peritoneal (Parietal) -sharp, severe, constant -well localized -"guarding" rigidity -pt lying/sitting very still, increases with cough/sneeze/jarring/car ride
Visceral Pain -dull, less severe, constant/intermittent -not well localized -"radiation" is common -usu assoc w N/V, pallor, sweating |
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NAUSEA/VOMITING Key Qs: 1-fatigue 2-GI; hematemesis, abd pain 3-GU; polyuria 4-CNS; dizziness, headache/confusion |
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*w fatigue Pregnancy Gastritis (anemia) Depression HIV
*w polyuria UTI DM DI HyperCa++
*w headache/confusion (see Neuro) ICP
*w dizziness (see Neuro)
*w hematemesis (see GI- Upper Bleed) *w abd pain (see GI) |
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DYSPHAGIA/ODYNOPHAGIA Key Qs: 1-describe; difficulty with/out pain? 2-to solids/liquids or both? 3-cough/choke/gag or feeling food stuck? 4-systemic symptoms?
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**DYSPHAGIA *solids 1st -Esophageal CA -Stricture/Webs (Plummer Vinson) -Scleroderma -GERD
Mitral Stenosis Goitre Globus Hystericus -Cancer Radiation
*solids & liquids ALS, MS, Parkinson Stroke, Head Trauma, SC Injury Achalasia (Chaga) Zenker Diverticulum Radiation
**ODYNOPHAGIA Esophagitis (HIV, HSV, CMV, pill) Caustic ingestion Cancer Radiation |
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EPIG PAIN Key Qs: 1-vitals? 2-related to food? 3-alcohol intake? 4-jaundice? |
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*related to food - recurring Gastritis PUD GERD Cholecystitis Mesenteric Ischemia
*related to alcohol - acute onset Acute Pancreatitis Alcoholic Hepatitis
*jaundice - radiation rt shoulder/back Viral Hepatitis Chronic Pancreatitis Pancreatic CA CholangioCA Gall Stone Cholangitis
*vitally unstable MI AAA Boerhave Syndrome Perforated PUD |
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RUQ PAIN Key Qs: 1-jaundice? |
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*w/o jaundice PUD Acute Cholecystitis (constant pain) Calcular Cholecystitis (intermittent pain) Nephrolithiasis Costochondritis
*w jaundice CONJUGATED; "pale stool & dark urine" -Hepatic Hepatocellular Disease.. ((infectious)) Viral Hepatitis ((toxic)) Alcoholic Hepatitis Acetaminophen Hepatotoxicity
-Nonhepatic Extrahepatic Biliary Obstruction.. ((constant)) Pancreatic CA Cholangio CA
Asc Cholangitis(f/c,intermittent abd pain) 1ary Biliary Cirrhosis (F,itch,w/other AI)
((intermittent)) Choledocholithiasis (stone CBD) |
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*w trauma Splenic Rupture Rib Fracture
*w/o trauma Perforated PU Splenic Infarct Pneumonia Nephrolithiasis Costochondritis |
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DIFFUSE LQ PAIN Key Qs: 1-female? old pt? 2-cramps? 3-wt loss? 4-pass gas? |
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*crampy GastroEnteritis Food Poisoning IBS
* w wt loss Celiac Disease Crohn Ileitis Chronic Pancreatitis Parasitic (Ameobasis, Giardiasis)
*no flatulence Intestinal Obstruction Small Bowel CA Colon CA Volvulus Ileus Hernia
*old pt Mesenteric Ischemia Mesenteric Infarction Diverticulosis
*female pt PID Endometriosis Dysmenorrhea Vaginitis Cystitis Spontaneous Abortion |
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*GI Acute Appendicitis Gastroenteritis Crohn Ileitis
*GYN Ovarian Torsion Rupture Ovarian Cyst Ectopic Pregnancy
*GU Ureteric Stone |
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*GI Diverticulitis Crohn Ileitis Ulcerative Colitis GE
*GYN Ovarian Torsion Rupture Ovarian Cyst Ectopic Pregnancy
*GU Ureteric Stone |
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DIARRHEA/CONSTIPATION (1) Key Qs: 1-duration? frequency? (acute/chronic) 2-describe? (non/bloody) 3-ate out? ill contact? recent travel? 4-meds?(C.diffic)sx hx?(HIV)stress?(IBS) |
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DIARRHEA ACUTE (<2-4wks) *watery Food Poisoning Gastroenteritis Infectious Diarh(include Psdmmbr Colitis!) Cryptosporiasis (HIV/AIDS) Travelers Diarrhea Giardiasis Amebiasis PsdMembColitis(ABx,fever,crampy abd pain)
*bloody Infectious Diarrhea Amoebic Dysentry Pseudomembranous Colitis (meds) |
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DIARRHEA/CONSTIPATION (2) Key Qs: 1-duration? frequency? (acute/chronic) 2-describe? (non/bloody) 3-ate out? ill contact? recent travel? 4-meds?(C.diffic)sx hx?(HIV)stress?(IBS) |
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DIARRHEA CHRONIC (>4wks) *watery IBS Hyperthyroidism Carcinoid Pseudomembranous Colitis (meds)
*greasy LI Celiac Chronic Pancreatitis
*bloody Crohn Ileitis (renal/gall stone) Ulcerative Colitis Diverticulitis
Colon Cancer Lymphoma Pseudomembranous Colitis (meds) |
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DIARRHEA/CONSTIPATION (3) Key Qs: 1-duration? frequency? (acute/chronic) 2-describe? (non/bloody) 3-ate out? ill contact? recent travel? 4-meds?(C.diffic)sx hx?(HIV)stress?(IBS) |
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CONSTIPATION Low Fiber Diet Hypothyroidism
Medications (Fe, Opiods) Substance Abuse
Depression (TCA) Abdominal Surgery |
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UPPER GI BLEED Key Qs: 1-color? (bright red/coffee ground) 2-painful? 3-alcohol? 4-meds? |
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*bright red -painless Bleeding PU Bleeding Esophageal Varices -painful Mallory Weiss
*coffee ground Gastritis Gastric C GERD |
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LOWER GI BLEED Key Qs: 1-color? (bright red/melena) 2-painful? 3-trauma? 4-straining? 4-FH CA? meds? |
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*melena Colorectal CA IBD (leads to CA) Upper GI Bleed Diverticulosis Angiodysplasia Ischemic Bowel Disease
*bright red -painless Hemorroids (int) -painful Hemorroids (ext) Anal Fissure Proctitis |
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13 Chief Complaints: FLANK//BACK PAIN POLYURIA DYSURIA HEMATURIA INCONTINENCE OBSTRUCTION ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AMENORRHEA VAGINAL BLEED DYSMENORRHEA VAGINAL DISCHARGE DYSPARUNIA DIFFUSE LQ PAIN RLQ PAIN LLQ PAIN |
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FLANK/BACK PAIN Key Qs: 1-constitutional symptoms? |
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*w constitutional symptoms Pyelonephritis / Glomerulonephritis RCCA
*w/o constitutional Nephrolithiasis / Ureteral Calculi AAA |
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*small volume UTI
*large volume DM / DI Hypercalcemia |
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DYSURIA Key Qs: 1-w radiation? 2-w constitutional? |
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*w/o radiation Urethritis / Cystitis Prostatitis / Vaginitis
*w flank radiation Pyelonephritis Nephrolithiasis |
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HEMATURIA (infection, stone, cancer) Key Qs: 1-describe? 2-timing? 3-pain? |
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*painless Bladder / Prostate CA RCC / PCKD Coagulation Disorder
*painful Bladder / Kidney Stone Urethritis / Cystitis / Prostatitis Pyelonephritis / Glomerulonephritis
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*beginning of stream - urethra Urethritis
*all through stream - kidney/ureter Pyelonephritis / IgA Glomerulonephritis Renal Calculi RCC / PCKD
*termination of stream - bladder/prostate Cystitis / Bladder Cancer Urolithiasis Prostatitis / Prostate Cancer
*bleeding other orifices Coagulation Disorder |
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INCONTINENCE Key Qs: 1-sense of urgency? 2-w coughing/sneezing? 3-incomplete emptying/dribbling? 4-difficulty reach WC in time? 5-neurologic symptoms? |
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Stress / Urge Incontinence Mixed Incontinence Overflow / Functional Incontinence
*w neuro symptoms NPH / NS DM / MS |
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OBSTRUCTION Key Qs: 1-constitutional? |
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*w/o constitutional symptoms BPH / Prostatitis / UTI Bladder Stone
*w constitutional symptoms Prostate CA / Bladder CA / RCCA |
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ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION Key Qs: 1-morning erection? erection 0-10? 2-stress? sad? 3-PMH? meds? 4-assoc? |
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*w morning erection Psychogenic ED
*no morning erection - organic ED dt Vascular Disease Drug Related ED
*other Le Riche Hypogonadism Peyronie Disease |
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AMENORRHEA (1) Key Qs: 1-previous menses? 2-systemic symptoms? 3-constitutional symptoms? 4-lifestyle? |
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*secondary Pregnancy / Premature Ovarian Failure Peri/Menopause Sheehan Syndrome / Asherman Syndrome
*primary DUB / PCOS |
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AMENORRHEA (2) Key Qs: 1-previous menses? 2-systemic symptoms? 3-constitutional symptoms? 4-lifestyle? |
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*endocrine - HPA axis Hyperprolactinemia / 2ary to Prolactinoma Hyperthyroidism / Hypothyroidism
Pitutary CA / Adrenal CA / Ovarian CA
*lifestyle Anxiety induced / PTSD Depression / Anorexia
UTI |
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VAGINAL BLEED (1) 1-age? (childbearing)(postmenopausal)(all) 2-irreg menses? 3-spotting (inbetween cycles/postcoital) |
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*obstetric Ectopic Pregnancy / Molar Pregnancy Spontaneous Abortion
*3rd trimester Placenta Previa / Abruptio Placenta
*gynecologic Ruptured Ovarian Cyst / Ovarian Torsion
Fibroid / Endometrial Hyperplasia Endometrial Polyps / Cervical Polyps Cervicitis / Cervical CA PID |
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VAGINAL BLEED (2) 1-age? (childbearing)(postmenopausal)(all) |
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*post-menopausal Endometrial CA / Cervical CA Atrophic Endometrium / Atrophic Vaginitis
*endocrine HyperThyroidism / HypoThyroidism DM
*others Cervical Laceration Coagulation Disorder Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding |
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PAIN W MENSES/DYSMENORRHEA Key Qs: 1-LIQOR-A? 2-menstrual hx? |
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Endometriosis / Adenomyosis Fibroid
PID / STD IUD
Ovarian Cyst / Ovarian CA |
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VAGINAL DISCHARGE Key Qs: 1-describe? 2-menstrual hx? 3-sex hx? |
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Vaginosis - Gardinella
Vaginitis - Candida / Trichomonus
Cervicitis - Chlamydia / Gonorrhea |
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PAIN W SEX/DYSPARUNIA/ABUSE Key Qs: 1-location? (on entry/deep penetration) 2-age? 3-libido? 4-sex hx? |
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*superficial Atrophic Vaginitis Vulvodyna Vaginismus Depression Domestic Violence
*w deep thrusting Endometriosis Cervicitis PID |
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DIFFUSE LQ PAIN Key Qs: 1-female? old pt? 2-cramps? 3-wt loss? 4-pass gas? |
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*crampy GastroEnteritis Food Poisoning IBS (stress)
* w wt loss Celiac Disease (gluten) Crohn Ileitis Chronic Pancreatitis Parasitic (Ameobasis, Giardiasis)
*no flatulence Intestinal Obstruction Small Bowel CA Colon CA Volvulus Ileus Hernia
*old pt Mesenteric Ischemia Mesenteric Infarction Diverticulosis
*female pt PID Endometriosis Dysmenorrhea Vaginitis Cystitis Spontaneous Abortion |
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*GI Acute Appendicitis Gastroenteritis Crohn Ileitis
*GYN Ovarian Torsion Rupture Ovarian Cyst Ectopic Pregnancy |
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*GI Diverticulitis Crohn Ileitis Ulcerative Colitis GE
*GYN Ovarian Torsion Rupture Ovarian Cyst Ectopic Pregnancy |
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*13 Chief Complaints* JAW PAIN WRIST PAIN ELBOW PAIN ARM PAIN SHOULDER PAIN NECK PAIN LOWER BACK PAIN HIP PAIN GROIN PAIN (ISOLATED / REFERRED) KNEE PAIN CALF PAIN ANKLE PAIN HEEL/FOOT PAIN |
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Temporal Arteritis, Carotid A Dissection TMJ Disorder, Domestic Violence |
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ANY JOINT PAIN (applied to all MSK cases) Key Qs: 1-other joints involved? 2-fever/fatigue/wt loss? 3-bruises/trauma/overuse? 4-weakness/tingling/numbness? |
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*monoarticular, w/o constitutional symp Gouty Arthritis Pseudogout Osteoarthritis ^^Osteoporosis^^
*polyarticular, w constitutional symptoms RA SLE Sjogren Synd
*w bruising Domestic Violence Elder Abuse Substance Abuse Factitious Disorder |
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WRIST/HAND PAIN Key Qs: 1-other joints involved? 2-fever/fatigue/wt loss? 3-bruises/trauma/overuse? 4-weakness/tingling/numbness? |
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*w neurologic symptoms Carpal Tunnel, De Quervain Tendonitis Median N. Compression, C Radiculopathy 6,7
*w overuse/trauma (w/o neurologic sympt) Carpal Bone Fracture, Ms/Lig Strain
(see ANY JOINT PAIN)... *monoarticular, w/o constitutional symp
*polyarticular, w constitutional symp
*w bruising |
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ELBOW PAIN Key Qs: 1-other joints involved? 2-fever/fatigue/wt loss? 3-bruises/trauma/overuse? 4-weakness/tingling/numbness? |
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*overuse/trauma Lat. Epicondylitis, Medial Epicondylitis Stress Fracture, Ms/Lig Strain
(see ANY JOINT PAIN)... *monoarticular, w/o constitutional symp
*polyarticular, w constitutional symp
*w bruising |
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ARM PAIN Key Qs: 1-other joints involved? 2-fever/fatigue/wt loss? 3-bruises/trauma/overuse? 4-weakness/tingling/numbness? |
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*referred Angina, ^^MI^^
*overuse/trauma Tendinitis, Ms Strain
*w constitutional symptoms Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis Inclusion Myositis
*w meds Statins, Steroids
(see ANY JOINT PAIN)... *w bruising |
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SHOULDER/ARM PAIN Key Qs: 1-other joints involved? 2-fever/fatigue/wt loss? 3-bruises/trauma/overuse? 4-weakness/tingling/numbness? |
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*overuse/trauma Rotator Cuff Injury Shoulder Dislocation, Fracture Humerus
(see ANY JOINT PAIN)... *monoarticular, w/o constitutional symp
*polyarticular, w constitutional symp
*w bruising |
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NECK PAIN / UPPER BACK PAIN Key Qs: 1-other joints involved? 2-fever/fatigue/wt loss? 3-bruises/trauma/overuse? 4-weakness/tingling/numbness? |
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*w neurologic symptoms C Disc Herniation, C Radiculopathy C4,5 C Disc Fracture ^^Meningitis^^
*overuse/trauma (w/o neurologic symptoms) Osteoarthiritis, Muscle Strain ^^Osteoporosis, Metastatic Cancer^^ |
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LOW BACK PAIN Key Qs: 1-other joints involved? 2-fever/fatigue/wt loss? 3-bruises/trauma/overuse? 4-weakness/tingling/numbness? |
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*w neurologic symptoms L Disc Herniation, Lumbar Radiculopathy L Disc Fracture Tumor Vertebral Canal Ankylosing Spondylitis
*overuse/trauma (w/o neurologic symptoms) L Ms Strain, Malingering
*w claudication symptoms L Spinal Stenosis, PAD LeRiche Syndrome
*misc Kidney Stone, ^^Cancer Metastasis^^ AAA |
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HIP PAIN Key Qs: 1-other joints involved? 2-fever/fatigue/wt loss? 3-bruises/trauma/overuse? 4-weakness/tingling/numbness? |
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*overuse/trauma Ms/Ligament Strain, Labral Tear Tronchanteric Bursitis
Hip Fracture, Pelvic Fracture Hip Dislocation
(see ANY JOINT PAIN)... *monoarticular, w/o constitutional symp
*polyarticular, w constitutional symp
*w bruising |
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GROIN PAIN - ISOLATED Key Qs: 1-other joints involved? 2-fever/fatigue/wt loss? 3-bruises/trauma/overuse? 4-weakness/tingling/numbness? |
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*overuse/trauma -medial ^^Stress Fracture^^, Pubalgia Adductor Tendinitis, Osteitis Pubis
-lateral Pelvic Fracture Ms/Lig Strain, Labral Tear
(see ANY JOINT PAIN)... *w bruising Sexual Abuse Factitious |
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GROIN PAIN - REFERRED Key Qs: 1-other joints involved? 2-fever/fatigue/wt loss? 3-bruises/trauma/overuse? 4-weakness/tingling/numbness? |
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*urinary UTI Pyelonephritis Kidney Stone
*male Orchitis Epididymitis Testicular Torsion
*female Ovarian Cyst Rupture/Torsion Ectopic Pregnancy PID Endometriosis
*abdomen - acute Appendicitis Diverticulitis Psoas Abcess Aortic Aneurysm
*abdomen - chronic Hernia Malignancy Diverticulosis IBD
*lower back/buttocks Lumbar Radiculopathy Postoperative Neuralgia Ankylosing Spondylitis |
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KNEE PAIN Key Qs; 1-fever, rash 2-stiffness 3-abd pain, genital discharge
Key Qs: 1-other joints involved? 2-fever/fatigue/wt loss? 3-bruises/trauma/overuse? 4-weakness/tingling/numbness? |
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*w inflammatory symptoms Septic Arthritis , Disseminated Gonorrhea Lyme Arthritis, ParvoB19 Arthritis Arthritis w IBD, Reactive Arthritis *overuse/trauma Menisceal Tear, Ligament Damage
(see ANY JOINT PAIN)... *monoarticular, w/o constitutional symp
*polyarticular, w constitutional symp
*w bruising |
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CALF PAIN Key Qs: 1-other joints involved? 2-fever/fatigue/wt loss? 3-bruises/trauma/overuse? 4-weakness/tingling/numbness? |
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*w immobility ^^DVT^^ (VV, PE)
*overuse/trauma Cellulitis, Myositis Superficial Venous Thrombosis Baker Cyst Rupture, Rupt Gastrocnemius Ms/Tendon Strain
*w constitutional symptoms Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis Inclusion Myositis
*w meds Statins, Steroids
(see ANY JOINT PAIN)... *w bruising |
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ANKLE PAIN Key Qs: 1-other joints involved? 2-fever/fatigue/wt loss? 3-bruises/trauma/overuse? 4-weakness/tingling/numbness? |
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*overuse/trauma Ms/Lig Strain Splinter, Foreign Body
(see ANY JOINT PAIN)... *monoarticular, w/o constitutional symp
*polyarticular, w constitutional symp
*w bruising |
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HEEL PAIN Key Qs: 1-other joints involved? 2-fever/fatigue/wt loss? 3-bruises/trauma/overuse? 4-weakness/tingling/numbness? |
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*overuse/trauma Heel Fracture, ^^Stress Fracture^^, Plantar Fascitis, Achilles Tendinitis Splinter, Foreign Body |
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7 Chief Complaints: HEADACHE WEAKNESS/NUMBNESS TREMOR/FALL LOC/SEIZURE DIZZINESS/VERTIGO HEARING LOSS VISION LOSS |
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((Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline)) (check for LOC, Seizure, Dizziness, Tremor) |
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6-12hrs; tremor w sympathetic overactivity 12-24hr; tremor w hallucination(w insight) 24-48hrs; withdrawal seizures 48-72hrs(DT); tremor w fever, confusion, sympathetic overactivity, visual hallucinations (no insight) |
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INCONTINENCE Key Qs: 1-sense of urgency? 2-w coughing/sneezing? 3-incomplete emptying/dribbling? 4-difficulty reach WC in time? 5-neurologic symptoms? |
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*old pt Stress, Urge Mixed Overflow, Functional
*w neuro symptoms NPH, NS DM, MS |
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HEADACHE (1)(2) Key Qs: 1-location/quality/duration? 2-any fever/fatigue? 3-any weakness/tingling/numbness? |
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W/O NEUROLOGICAL SYMPTOMS *most common Migraine, Tension Cluster, Refractive
*facial involvement Temporal Arteritis, Carotid A Dissection TMJ Disorder, Trigeminal Neuralgia
*w flu-like symptoms Sinusitis, Meningitis Encephalitis, CNS Vasculitis
*lifestyle Caffeine Withdrawal, Analgesic Withdrawal Depression, Stress HTN
W NEUROLOGICAL SYMPTOMS *mass effect -gradual ^^IC Neoplasm^^, IC Abscess IC Venous Thrombosis, Pseudotumor Cerebri
-sudden; spontaneous/traumatic Subarachnoid Hge, IC Hemorrhage Vert A. Dissection, Carotid A. Dissection
*w seizure Complicated Migraine, Partial Seizure |
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WEAKNESS/TINGLING/NUMBNESS (1) Key Qs: 1-location/examples/progressive? 2-weakness/tingling/numbness/incontinence? 3-any stiffness? 4-any medications? |
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PROXIMAL *w neuro symptoms Stroke, TIA CNS Vasculitis
(w seizures) Seizure Todd Paralysis, Complicated Migraine
(mass effect) -gradual IC Neoplasm -traumatic Subdural Hge, Epidural Hge
*progression Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis Duchenne, Becker MS
* w stiffness & pain Fibromyalgia, PMR Myotonia
(misc) Thyrotoxicosis, Corticosteroids |
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WEAKNESS/TINGLING/NUMBNESS (2) ~FALL RISK~ Key Qs: 1-location/examples/progression? 2-weakness/tingling/numbness/incontinence? 3-any stiffness? 4-any medications? |
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DISTAL *CNS GBS, ALS NS, Syringomyelia
*PNS Diabetes Mellitus, Alcoholism Multiple Myeloma, Raynaud Syndrome
*face MG, LE BP HS, IC Neoplasm
*hand (see MSK-wrist)
*psychologic Hyperventilation, Conversion Malingering
*meds Steroids, Diuretics Statins |
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TREMOR/ABNORMAL GAIT/FREQUENT FALLS ~FALL RISK~ Key Qs: 1-describe position? 2-constant/intermittent? 3-associated symptoms? 4-alcohol intake? last drink?
NB: Basal Gang ~ Movement & Posture (ex. tremor, chorea, athetosis) Cerebellum ~ Coordination & Balance (ex. finger to nose, RAM, gait) |
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*resting Parkinsonism, Wilson Disease Stroke, TIA, Tumor, Trauma, Infection Alcoholism
*postural Essential, Physiologic (anxiety, stress, stimulants, fatigue, excessive caffeine, alcohol withdrawal, hypoglycemia, hyperthyroidism) Alcoholism
*purposeful/intention Cerebellar Stroke, Tumor MS ^^Alcoholism^^ |
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LOC(SYNCOPE,FAINT,BLACKOUT)/SEIZURE (1)(2) Key Qs: 1-pls describe more/was it witnessed? 2-any prodroma symptoms? (palpitations, sweating, pallor) 3-duration of shaking? (1-2min or 10-30sec) 4-any postictal symptoms? (confusion, incontinence, tongue biting) |
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*(-prodroma/+postictal)(1-2min shaking) GTC Seizure (dt CNS insult), Epilepsy ^^Alcohol Withdrawal^^ Drug Withdrawal, Substance Abuse
*(+prodroma/-postictal)(10-30secs shaking) Convulsive Syncope, Vasovagal Syncope
*(-prodroma/-postictal)(10-30secs shaking) Cardiogenic Syncope -Arrhythmias, Valvular Disease (AS/MS) -MVP, HOCM
*lifestyle HypoTN, Hypoglycemia, Heat Stroke Malingering |
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DIZZINESS(LIGHTHEADED)/VERTIGO(ROOM SPINS) ~FALL RISK~ Key Qs: 1-pls describe meaning? course? duration? 2-w HL? 3-w neurological symptoms? 4-any medications? risks of falling? |
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*episodic BPPV, Vestibular Neuritis Meniere, Labrynthitis
*continuous - w neuro symptoms Acoustic Neuroma VestibuloBasilar Insuff, Cerebellar Tumor Multiple Sclerosis
*misc Hypoglycemia, HypoTN, Heat Exhaustion MVP, AS |
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HEARING LOSS Key Qs: 1-unilat/bilat? 2-words understood/mumbled? 3-can hear in noisy areas? 4-assoc w dizziness? |
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*SNHL Cochlear Nerve Damage, Presbycusis Medications
*CHL Otosclerosis Infection, Effusion TM Perforation, Wax/FB Impaction
*w balance problems(see Dizziness/Vertigo) Meniere Labrynthitis Acoustic Neuroma |
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VISION LOSS Keys Qs: 1-sudden/gradual? 2-painful/less? |
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*sudden retinal a occlusion, retinal v occlusion retinal detachment, temporal arteritis
*w pain optic neuritis, narrow angle glaucoma
*gradual cataract, open angle glucoma diabetic retinopathy, refractive error |
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*PSYCH* (analyze CC in HPI, ask any assoc S/S, then shift immed to PH, to uncover risk factors or leading clues, to narrow DD) |
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6 Chief Complaints: CONFUSED/FORGETFUL HALLUCINATION/PYSCHOSIS DEPRESSION FATIGUE INSOMNIA ANXIETY |
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((explaining Insomnia types)) (imp to determine treatment method) |
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TYPES OF INSOMNIA!!
**primary(10%)/secondary primary-hyperarousal (after excluding all other possible causes) secondary-all other causes
**acute(temporary)/chronic acute-few dys/wks, resolves on own chronic-4nights/wk, for more than 1mo
**onset/maintenance/terminal onset-mind can't relax, body not ready to sleep, overstimulation, circadian changed & not aligned w light/darkness outside maintenance-second half of sleep is light, so easily aroused from sleep, whether from etoh, eating too much (alot of energy), meds or subs abuse, or environmental (light/noise/temp) or medical conditions (pain, urination, hot flashes/intolerance) etc
NB: circadian rhythm disorder= delayed/advanced phase jet lag/work shift |
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CONFUSED/FORGETFUL Key Qs: 1-course? 2-affect? support? ADL/IADL 3-neuro? 4-screen; sad, cold, Etoh, STDs?
by exclusion= Alzheimer (pt>65yo) |
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*progressive Alzheimer Dementia (exclude ALL others) Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia Creutzfeldt Jacob
Subdural Hematoma Intracranial Neoplasm
*reversible Wernicke Encephalitis SCD (B12/gastritis)
Depression HIV Dementia
NPH Neuro Syphilis
Hypothyroidism
*fluctuating (acute)(disoriented)=Delerium Delerium Tremens Hypoglycemia Hypoxia (Resp or Heart failure) Acute Liver Failure Uremia (Renal Failure) Electrolyte Imbalance Fever Meds Side Effect |
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HALLUCINATIONS/PSYCHOSIS Key Qs: 1-duration? 2-mood? |
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*according to duration Schizophrenia Schizophreniform Brief Psychotic Disorder
Schizotypal Schizoid
*w mood disturbance Schizoaffective Disorder Mood Disorder w Psychotic Features Depression w Psychotic Features
*misc Substance induced Psychosis Illness induced Psychosis |
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DEPRESSION Key Qs: 1-duration? 2-severity? 3-pyschosis? |
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*according to duration Normal Bereavement Adjustment w Depressed Mood Major Depressive Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder
*according to severity Dysthymic Cyclothymic Bipolar I Bipolar II
(NB:manic=1wk, hypomanic=4dys)
*w pyschotic features Major Depression w Psychosis Schizoaffective Disorder Substance Induced Mood Disorder Domestic Violence!! |
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FATIGUE Key Qs: 1-psych;sad?stress?sleep? 2-organic;pallor?polyuria?intolerant cold? 3-assoc? |
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*psychiatric Major Depression Atypical Depression Adjustment Disorder Domestic Violence!! Acute Stress Disorder PTSD GAD
Psychotic/Delusional Disorder
*organic Colorectal CA Anemia Hypothyroidism
*w polyuria/dypsia DM DI HyperCalcemia 1ary Polydypsia
*sleep related Obstructive Sleep Apnea Narcolepsy Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Caregiver) Workshift Sleep Disorder Jet Lag |
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INSOMNIA Key Qs: 1-falling/maintaining/awakening? 2-affect on life? 3-2ary; medical/psychologic/life style? |
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*difficulty initiating Stress Induced Insomnia Anxiety Caffeine Induced Insomnia Stimulants Circadian Rhythm Disorder (Delayed Phase, Work Shift, Jet Lag) Hyperarousal (excluded ALL causes)
*difficulty maintaining Obstructive Sleep Apnea Restless Leg Syndrome Alcohol / Substance Abuse Medical Illness (Thyroid, Menopause)
*early morning awakenings Major Depression Advanced Phase |
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ANXIETY Key Qs: 1-duration? 2-ppt factor?ANXIETY Key Qs: 1-duration? 2-ppt factor? |
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Avoidant Personality
Social Phobia Specific Phobia Panic Attack
GAD Acute Stress Disorder PTSD |
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7 Chief Complaints: MVAccident Assault/Abuse Refill-DM,HTN,Hlipidemia,Menopause,Ashtma Healthfair Referral Preemployment/Health Insurance Terminal Patient/Breaking Bad News Rash |
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*chest Hemothorax Pneumothroax Pneumonia
*abdomen Rib Fracture Rupture Spleen Hemoperitoneum |
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Domestic Violence Rape
Substance Abuse Consensual Violent Sex
Osteogenesis Imperfecta |
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REFILL-DM, HTN, HLIPIDEMIA, Menopause, Asthma |
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*D.E.M.D.E.M.C.C.C.* Diagnosed Educate Monitor Diet Exercise Meds Compliance Complications Chronic Illness Effect |
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HEALTHFAIR REFERRAL- DM, HTN |
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PREEMPLOYMENT/HEALTH INSURANCE |
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TERMINAL PATIENT/BREAKING BAD NEWS |
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*S.P.I.K.E.* protocol Setup Perception Invitation Knowledge Emotions Strategy/Summary |
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RASH Key Q; itchy? (border, elevation, spread) (itch, burn, numbness) (tender, blister) (assoc-red eye, joint pain) (insect bite,animal contact,recent travel) |
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Herpes Zooster Viral Exanthem
Contact Dermatitis Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Seborrheic Dermatitis Dermatits Herpetiformin |
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PEDS- NOISY BREATHING Key Qs; 1-fever 2-food/foreign body |
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*fever Epiglottitis / Croup / Bronchiolitis
*no fever FB Aspiration |
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PEDS- FEVER 1-how much/how measured? 2-lethargy, feeding? 3-daycare? 4-red eyes? rash? assoc symptoms? |
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*high grade Neonatal Sepsis / Meningitis Pneumonia / Pertussis Pyelonephritis / Febrile Convulsion
*low grade URI / Acute OM GE / Hepatitis UTI / Viral Exanthem |
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PEDS- FEVER W RASH Key Qs; 1-how much/how measured? 2-lethargy, feeding? 3-daycare? 4-red eyes? rash? assoc symptoms? (high/low fever, face/trunk, flat/raised, non/itchy |
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*high grade Roseola / Scarlet
*low grade Measles / Rubella
*itchy Fifth / Varicella
NB: Viral Exanthem (measles, rubella etc) |
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PEDS- JAUNDICE Key Qs; 1-age 2-extent of jaundice, pale stool/tea urine 3-breastfeeding |
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*early onset Physiologic Jaundice / Rh-ABO Incompatible
*late onset Neonatal Sepsis / Cephalohematoma Breastfeed Jaundice / Breastmilk Jaundice |
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PEDS- VOMITING Key Qs; 1-fever 2-non/bilious 3-onset 4-bloody stool |
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NO FEVER, NO DIARRHEA *non-billious Pyloric Stenosis / Head Injury Reflux / Formula Allergy
*bilious Meconium Ileus / Dudenal Atresia Volvulus / NEC
*misc (different presentation than adult) Meningitis / UTI
*w fever (see FEVER)
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PEDS- DIARRHEA Key Qs; 1-fever? flatulence? 2-red current jelly/greasy stool 3-food allergy, formula fed 4-stress, meds |
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*fever GE / Food Poison Pseudomembranous Colitis
*abdominal distension LI / Food Allergy
IBS / Intussusception |
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PEDS- CONSTIPATION Key Qs; 1-bloody/melena 2-painful/less |
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Hirschsprung / Meckel Diverticulum
Imperforate Anus / Anal Stenosis
Anal Fissure
Low Fiber / Dehydration
Hypothyroidism / Lead Poison |
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PEDS- BLOODY STOOL Key Qs; 1-red/black tarry 2-pain/less 3-assoc symptoms |
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*bright red Intussusception / Anal Fissure
*black tarry Volvulus / NEC Meckel Diverticulum |
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PEDS- ABD PAIN Key Qs; 1-fever 2-vomiting 3-other symptoms |
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*w fever Appendicitis / Gastroenteritis UTI (poly/dysuria/bedwetting)
*abd distention (see VOMITING)
*stress IBS / Somatoform Malingering / Child Abuse
*misc Infantile Colic
BluntTrauma / TesticTorsion/ StrangHernia |
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PEDS- INCONSOLABLE CRYING Key Qs; 1-fever |
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OM / UTI
Infantile Colic / Formula/Cow Milk Allergy
Teething / Trauma
NB; Consolable Crying Hunger / Thirst Emotional Distress / Physical Reassurance
NB; Day care infections; URI > GE > UTI |
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PEDS- ENURESIS Key Qs; 1-frequency, timing, dry nights before 2-constipation, snoring 3-urinary, diabetic, neurologic symptoms 3-environmental changes, stress |
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Nocturnal Enuresis / Secondary to DM
Secondary to Constipation / to UTI |
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PEDS- (NEW ONSET) DIABETES Key Qs; 1-hyperglycemia symptoms 2-emergency kit, hypoglycemia symptoms 3-infections, neuro symptoms |
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PEDS- RED EYE 1-ill contact 2-constitutional symptoms |
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Bact Conjunctivitis / Viral Conjunctivitis Seasonal Allergies
Keratitis Uveitis |
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PEDS- SHORT STATURE 1-FH 2-any medical illness 3-assoc vomiting or diarrhea 4-other developmental milestones |
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Constitut Short Stature / Genetic Causes
Chr Renal Insufficiency / Cystic Fibrosis
GH Deficiency / Hypothyroidism
Malabsorption / Failure to Thrive |
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PEDS- BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS Key Qs; 1-age |
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ADHD Opposition Defiant Disord / Conduct Disord
Adjustment Disorder / Age Appropr Behav
Substance Abuse / Intoxication
Manic Episode / Hyperthyroidism |
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ITCHING/PRURITIS (ALSO SEE RASH) |
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Celiac Disease Atopic Dermatitis Contact Dermatitis Chicken Pox Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Cholangio Carcinoma |
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PEDS SEIZURE Key Qs; 1-fever? high grade (febrile convulsion) 2-duration shaking? (<10min simple) 3-assoc? irritable/lethargy (meningitis!) |
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*high grade fever Febrile Convulsion Meningitis Occult Bacteremia
*no fever Hyponatermia (diluting formula) CAH (hirsutism etc..) |
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