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Which condition can cause chest pain as a manifestation?
Which condition can cause chest pain as a manifestation?
- Rib fracture
- GERD (correct)
- Angina/ Myocardial infarction
- Pneumonia
How do we differentiate the origin of chest pain using the history?
How do we differentiate the origin of chest pain using the history?
- By performing an ECG
- By ordering a chest X-ray
- By using the SOCRATES technique (correct)
- By conducting a blood test
What is the Patients' own word for 'Breathlessness or shortness of breath'?
What is the Patients' own word for 'Breathlessness or shortness of breath'?
- Oedema
- Syncope
- Dyspnea (correct)
- Palpitation
What makes the symptom worse in case of pleuritic chest pain?
What makes the symptom worse in case of pleuritic chest pain?
Which term refers to the awareness of heart beat?
Which term refers to the awareness of heart beat?
Which type of chest pain is typically relieved by rest and nitrate spray within a couple of minutes?
Which type of chest pain is typically relieved by rest and nitrate spray within a couple of minutes?
What is the Patients' own word for 'Swelling'?
What is the Patients' own word for 'Swelling'?
Which type of chest pain is described as sharp, worse on inspiration and coughing, and does not have any radiation?
Which type of chest pain is described as sharp, worse on inspiration and coughing, and does not have any radiation?
What is the common distinguishing feature of myocardial infarction (MI) chest pain when compared to angina pectoris?
What is the common distinguishing feature of myocardial infarction (MI) chest pain when compared to angina pectoris?
Which type of chest pain is associated with retrosternal burning, often mistaken for myocardial infarction (MI) or angina, and may be relieved by GTN but takes up to 20 minutes for relief?
Which type of chest pain is associated with retrosternal burning, often mistaken for myocardial infarction (MI) or angina, and may be relieved by GTN but takes up to 20 minutes for relief?
Which type of chest pain is localized to a particular spot on the chest, worsened by movement and respiration?
Which type of chest pain is localized to a particular spot on the chest, worsened by movement and respiration?
Which type of chest pain is described as having a severe 'tearing' pain and radiating to the back between the shoulder blades?
Which type of chest pain is described as having a severe 'tearing' pain and radiating to the back between the shoulder blades?
What is a common characteristic of anginal chest pain?
What is a common characteristic of anginal chest pain?
Which feature distinguishes pericarditis chest pain from anginal chest pain?
Which feature distinguishes pericarditis chest pain from anginal chest pain?
'No relief with GTN' is a characteristic feature of which type of chest pain?
'No relief with GTN' is a characteristic feature of which type of chest pain?
What is the characteristic sound caused by a forced expulsion against an initially closed glottis?
What is the characteristic sound caused by a forced expulsion against an initially closed glottis?
Which symptom is usually classified by its duration?
Which symptom is usually classified by its duration?
What is the term used to describe the awareness of heart beat?
What is the term used to describe the awareness of heart beat?
What type of chest pain is associated with retrosternal burning, often mistaken for myocardial infarction (MI) or angina, and may be relieved by GTN but takes up to 20 minutes for relief?
What type of chest pain is associated with retrosternal burning, often mistaken for myocardial infarction (MI) or angina, and may be relieved by GTN but takes up to 20 minutes for relief?
What makes the symptom worse in case of pleuritic chest pain?
What makes the symptom worse in case of pleuritic chest pain?
Which symptom refers to the patient's own word for 'Swelling'?
Which symptom refers to the patient's own word for 'Swelling'?
What is the typical duration of subacute cough?
What is the typical duration of subacute cough?
What does sudden onset of cough may indicate?
What does sudden onset of cough may indicate?
What may a productive cough indicate?
What may a productive cough indicate?
What type of cough may indicate asthma or interstitial lung disease?
What type of cough may indicate asthma or interstitial lung disease?
Which of the following is an aggravating factor for cough that may indicate asthma?
Which of the following is an aggravating factor for cough that may indicate asthma?
What does nocturnal (nighttime) cough disrupting sleep typically indicate?
What does nocturnal (nighttime) cough disrupting sleep typically indicate?
Which of the following associated symptoms is a 'red flag' associated with cough?
Which of the following associated symptoms is a 'red flag' associated with cough?
What does yellow purulent sputum indicate?
What does yellow purulent sputum indicate?
How is the volume of sputum produced over 24 hours typically established?
How is the volume of sputum produced over 24 hours typically established?
What does foul-tasting or smelling sputum suggest?
What does foul-tasting or smelling sputum suggest?
