14 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a component of illness scripts?
Treatment options
What is the purpose of disease illness scripts in the context of differential diagnosis?
To compare and contrast diseases
Which of the following is NOT a component of epidemiology in illness scripts?
Treatment options
Which components are included in disease illness scripts?
Epidemiology, timing, clinical presentation, and mechanism
What are the characteristics of the patient's headaches?
Chronic, intermittent, 4-12 hrs, pulsatile, unilateral, disabling
Why is comparing disease illness scripts useful?
To guide reading and help with studying
Which of the following is a characteristic of migraine headaches?
They are accompanied by nasal congestion
Which of the following is a characteristic of cluster headaches?
They are chronic and continuous
What is the most likely mechanism of migraine headaches?
Neurological dysfunction
What is the purpose of patient illness scripts in the diagnostic process?
To match the patient's concerns with disease illness scripts
Which demographic factor is typically excluded when considering epidemiology?
Race/ethnicity
Which of the following is a common sign and symptom of migraine syndrome?
Photophobia
What is the most likely mechanism of migraine syndrome?
Neurogenic
What is the duration of cluster headaches?
1-3 hours
Test your understanding of illness scripts and their role in clinical medicine with this quiz. Learn how to create high-quality disease and patient illness scripts, represent patient concerns using medical terminology, and use these scripts in differential diagnosis.
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