Metabolism Interviews Flashcards
1
Q
What are important questions to ask about unintentional weight loss?
A
Change in appetite/food intake
Fever/Rigors
GI symptoms
Fatigue
Nausea/Vomiting
New medication
2
Q
WHat are the associated features of diabetic weight loss?
A
Polyuria - Large volumes
Polydipia - Fluid intake
Sweating
Vision changes
3
Q
What are the associated features of malabsorptive weight loss?
A
GI symptoms
4
Q
What are the associated features of cancer weight loss?
A
Fever
Loss of appetite
Smoking
Fx
Fatigue
5
Q
What are the associated features of depression weight loss?
A
Sleeping
Mood
Social Hx
6
Q
What are the associated features of chronic infection weight loss?
A
Fever
Chills/Rigors
Night Sweats
Fatigue
