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Which of the following are constitutional symptoms? (Select all that apply)
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)
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.
Constitutional symptoms are localized problems.
False (B)
What category do headache and eye pain belong to?
What category do headache and eye pain belong to?
Match the following symptom categories with their symptoms:
Match the following symptom categories with their symptoms:
Which of the following symptoms is NOT considered a constitutional symptom?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT considered a constitutional symptom?
Which symptom indicates a possible issue related to the cardiovascular system?
Which symptom indicates a possible issue related to the cardiovascular system?
What type of symptom is an unexplained fall categorized as?
What type of symptom is an unexplained fall categorized as?
Which of these symptoms is associated with the gastrointestinal category?
Which of these symptoms is associated with the gastrointestinal category?
Which symptom might suggest an issue with the genitourinary system?
Which symptom might suggest an issue with the genitourinary system?
Which option includes symptoms of the respiratory category?
Which option includes symptoms of the respiratory category?
What condition might be indicated by excessive use of pads/tampons?
What condition might be indicated by excessive use of pads/tampons?
Which symptom could suggest a problem in the ears, nose, mouth, and throat category?
Which symptom could suggest a problem in the ears, nose, mouth, and throat category?
Which of the following might characterize a genitourinary disturbance?
Which of the following might characterize a genitourinary disturbance?
What type of symptom is associated with recent trauma?
What type of symptom is associated with recent trauma?
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
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
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