Review of Systems 1

Questions and Answers

Which of the following are constitutional symptoms? (Select all that apply)

Night sweats (correct)

Chest pain

Unexplained weight loss (correct)

Difficulty swallowing

Which symptoms fall under the gastrointestinal category? (Select all that apply)

Visual changes

Nausea/vomiting (correct)

Shortness of breath

Abdominal pain (correct)

Constitutional symptoms are localized problems.

False

What category do headache and eye pain belong to?

Eyes Signup and view all the answers

Match the following symptom categories with their symptoms:

Constitutional = Unexplained weight loss, night sweats, fatigue Cardiovascular = Chest pain, shortness of breath Respiratory = Cough, sputum, wheeze Genitourinary = Dysuria, hematuria, nocturia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is NOT considered a constitutional symptom?

Double vision Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom indicates a possible issue related to the cardiovascular system?

Shortness of breath Signup and view all the answers

What type of symptom is an unexplained fall categorized as?

Constitutional Signup and view all the answers

Which of these symptoms is associated with the gastrointestinal category?

Abdominal pain Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom might suggest an issue with the genitourinary system?

Dysuria Signup and view all the answers

Which option includes symptoms of the respiratory category?

Cough, sputum, hemoptysis Signup and view all the answers

What condition might be indicated by excessive use of pads/tampons?

Heavy menstrual bleeding Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom could suggest a problem in the ears, nose, mouth, and throat category?

Tinnitus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following might characterize a genitourinary disturbance?

Nocturia Signup and view all the answers

What type of symptom is associated with recent trauma?

Constitutional Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Constitutional Symptoms

Constitutional symptoms are warning signs that indicate an underlying systemic disturbance, rather than a localized problem.
They affect the entire body and can include unexplained weight loss, night sweats, fatigue, malaise, lethargy, sleeping pattern changes, appetite changes, fever, itch/rash, recent trauma, lumps, bumps/masses, and unexplained falls.

Symptom Categories

Eyes

Visual changes
Headache
Eye pain
Double vision
Scotomas (blind spots)
Floaters or retinal hemorrhage vs amaurosis fugax

Ears, Nose, Mouth, & Throat (ENT)

Rhinorrhea
Frequent epistaxis
Sinus pain
Stuffy ears
Ear pain
Tinnitus
Gingival bleeding
Toothache
Sore throat
Odynophagia

Cardiovascular

Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Exercise intolerance
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND)
Orthopnea
Edema
Palpitations
Faintness
Loss of consciousness
Claudication

Respiratory

Cough
Sputum
Wheeze
Hemoptysis
Shortness of breath
Exercise intolerance

Gastrointestinal

Abdominal pain
Unintentional weight loss
Difficulty swallowing
Indigestion
Bloating
Cramping
Anorexia
Food avoidance
Nausea/vomiting
Diarrhea/constipation
Obstipation
Hematemesis
Hematochezia
Melena

Genitourinary

Urinary symptoms:
- Irritative symptoms: Micturition incontinence, dysuria, hematuria
- Obstructive symptoms: Nocturia, polyuria, hesitancy, terminal dribbling, decreased force of stream
Genital symptoms:
- Vaginal discharge
- Pain
- Menses frequency, regularity, heavy or light
- Duration of menstruation
- Pain during menstruation
- First day of last menstrual period (LMP)
- Gravida/para/abortus
- Menarche
- Menopause
- Contraception (if relevant)
- Date of last Pap smear test and result