ECE Module - Cardiovascular System Common Symptoms
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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?

  • 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'?

  • Oedema
  • Syncope
  • Dyspnea (correct)
  • Palpitation
  • What makes the symptom worse in case of pleuritic chest pain?

    <p>Deep breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the awareness of heart beat?

    <p>Palpitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of chest pain is typically relieved by rest and nitrate spray within a couple of minutes?

    <p>Angina pectoris pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Patients' own word for 'Swelling'?

    <p>Oedema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of chest pain is described as sharp, worse on inspiration and coughing, and does not have any radiation?

    <p>Pleuritic pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common distinguishing feature of myocardial infarction (MI) chest pain when compared to angina pectoris?

    <p>It is much more severe and occurs at rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Esophageal pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of chest pain is localized to a particular spot on the chest, worsened by movement and respiration?

    <p>Esophageal pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of chest pain is described as having a severe 'tearing' pain and radiating to the back between the shoulder blades?

    <p>Aortic dissection pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of anginal chest pain?

    <p>Relieved by rest and nitrate spray within a couple of minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature distinguishes pericarditis chest pain from anginal chest pain?

    <p>'Burning' sensation with dysphagia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'No relief with GTN' is a characteristic feature of which type of chest pain?

    <p>'Pleuritic' pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic sound caused by a forced expulsion against an initially closed glottis?

    <p>Cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is usually classified by its duration?

    <p>Cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the awareness of heart beat?

    <p>Chest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Pericarditis chest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes the symptom worse in case of pleuritic chest pain?

    <p>Movement and respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom refers to the patient's own word for 'Swelling'?

    <p>Weight loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of subacute cough?

    <p>3-8 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sudden onset of cough may indicate?

    <p>Foreign body aspiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may a productive cough indicate?

    <p>Bacterial pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cough may indicate asthma or interstitial lung disease?

    <p>Nonproductive cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an aggravating factor for cough that may indicate asthma?

    <p>Exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does nocturnal (nighttime) cough disrupting sleep typically indicate?

    <p>Asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following associated symptoms is a 'red flag' associated with cough?

    <p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does yellow purulent sputum indicate?

    <p>Acute lower respiratory tract infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the volume of sputum produced over 24 hours typically established?

    <p>By the amount produced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does foul-tasting or smelling sputum suggest?

    <p>Lung abscess</p> Signup and view all the answers

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