Assessing Symptoms and History of Illness

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Which of the following is NOT a targeted HPI question for determining physical exam and differential diagnoses?

Neck Mass

Which of the following is NOT a symptom to review under the neurologic system?

Headache

Which of the following is NOT a symptom to review under the musculoskeletal system?

Neck Mass

Which of the following is NOT a symptom to review under the endocrine system?

Fatigue

Which of the following is NOT a symptom to review under the EENT system?

Neck Pain

Which of the following is NOT a symptom to review under the psychiatric system?

Neck Pain

Which of the following is NOT a symptom to review under the lymphatics system?

Neck Pain

Which of the following is considered a headache red flag?

All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a vision change red flag?

Neck Pain

Which of the following is NOT a neurologic red flag?

Neck Pain

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of papilledema?

Osteoarthritis

Which of the following is a red flag symptom in individuals aged 50 or older?

Vision changes

What is a potential symptom of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)?

Neck stiffness

What should be assessed in individuals with suspected Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)?

ESR and C-Reactive Protein levels

What is a potential cause of neck stiffness?

Osteoarthritis

Which of the following is NOT a part of the head inspection during an examination?

Palpation of skull

What should be assessed in infants and children under the age of 2 during a head examination?

Presence of fontanels and suture ridges

What is a potential symptom of Temporal Arteritis?

Pain upon palpation of temple area

What is the purpose of palpating the frontal and maxillary sinuses during a head examination?

To assess for sinus infections

What should be considered when assessing a patient with headache and a history of cancer?

Temporal Arteritis

Test your knowledge on the history of present illness questions and how to assess symptoms related to headaches, migraines, neck mass, neck pain, head trauma, and thyroid issues. Also, learn about the review of systems and the assessment of skin, hair, and neurologic symptoms.

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