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What does the letter 'O' in OPQRST stand for?
What does the letter 'O' in OPQRST stand for?
Onset
What does the letter 'P' in OPQRST represent?
What does the letter 'P' in OPQRST represent?
Provocation
What does the letter 'Q' in OPQRST mean?
What does the letter 'Q' in OPQRST mean?
Quality
What does the letter 'R' in OPQRST indicate?
What does the letter 'R' in OPQRST indicate?
What does the letter 'S' in OPQRST stand for?
What does the letter 'S' in OPQRST stand for?
What does the letter 'T' in OPQRST refer to?
What does the letter 'T' in OPQRST refer to?
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O in OPQRST
O in OPQRST
Onset refers to when the pain or symptoms started.
P in OPQRST
P in OPQRST
Provocation refers to what makes the pain or symptoms better or worse.
Q in OPQRST
Q in OPQRST
Quality describes the nature of the pain (e.g., sharp, dull, burning).
R in OPQRST
R in OPQRST
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S in OPQRST
S in OPQRST
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T in OPQRST
T in OPQRST
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Study Notes
OPQRST Assessment Tool
- OPQRST is a mnemonic used in medical assessments to evaluate pain and symptoms.
- Each letter corresponds to a specific question that helps gather detailed information regarding a patient's condition.
Breakdown of OPQRST Elements
- O (Onset): Refers to the initiation of symptoms. Crucial to know when the pain or symptom started.
- P (Provocation): Investigates factors that exacerbate or alleviate the symptoms. Understanding triggers helps in diagnosis.
- Q (Quality): Encourages the patient to describe the nature of the pain. This could include terms like sharp, dull, throbbing, or burning.
- R (Radiation): Assesses whether the pain spreads to other areas of the body, indicating broader health issues.
- S (Severity): Measured on a scale from one to ten. Helps quantify the pain level and impact on daily activities.
- T (Time): Involves understanding the duration of the symptoms. Important for tracking progression and treatment effectiveness.
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