Ch 3 Red Flags: condition v symptom

Question 1

What condition may experience change in or problems with bowel or bladder function?

Answer 1

Gastrointestinal/genitourinary

Question 2

What condition may experience changes in vision (blurriness or loss of sight)?

Answer 2

Neurological (stroke or TIA)

Question 3

What condition may experience slurred speech?

Answer 3

Neurological (stroke or TIA)

Question 4

What condition may experience blurred vision?

Answer 4

Diabetic

Question 5

What condition may experience unusual menstrual irregularities?

Answer 5

Gastrointestinal/genitourinary

Question 6

What condition may experience pain or feeling of heaviness or squeezing in the chest?

Answer 6

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

Question 7

What condition may experience constant pain anywhere in the body not relieved by change in position or activity?

Answer 7

Cancer

Question 8

What condition may experience high pulse rate that does not diminish with rest?

Answer 8

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

Question 9

What condition may experience problems with balance, coordination, or falling?

Answer 9

Neurological (stroke or TIA)

Question 10

What condition may experience diaphoresis (heavy sweating)?

Answer 10

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

Question 11

What condition may experience frequent heartburn or indigestion?

Answer 11

Gastrointestinal/genitourinary

Question 12

What condition may experience change in mental alertness and function?

Answer 12

Diabetic

Question 13

What condition may experience persistent pain at night or pain that awakens patient?

Answer 13

Cancer

Question 14

What condition may experience bone pain with weight bearing?

Answer 14

Cancer

Question 15

What condition may experience muscle and abdominal cramping?

Answer 15

Diabetic

Question 16

What condition may experience dyspnea (shortness of breath)?

Answer 16

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

Question 17

What condition may experience loss of appetite?

Answer 17

Cancer

Question 18

What condition may experience polyuria (excessive urination, especially at night)?

Answer 18

Diabetic

Question 19

What condition may experience lethargy?

Answer 19

Diabetic

Question 20

What condition may experience pain in the jaw, left shoulder, or arm or deep pain in between scapulae?

Answer 20

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

Question 21

What condition may experience indigestion, nausea, vomiting, or sweating with chest symptoms?

Answer 21

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

Question 22

What condition may experience unstable blood sugars (normal: 80-120 mg/dL; safe: 100-250 mg/dL)?

Answer 22

Diabetic

Question 23

What condition may experience angina not relieved by rest or nitroglycerin?

Answer 23

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

Question 24

What condition may experience weight loss with polyphagia?

Answer 24

Diabetic

Question 25

What condition may experience recent severe emotional distress?

Answer 25

Miscellaneous

Question 26

What condition may experience suspicion of pregnancy?

Answer 26

Miscellaneous

Question 27

What condition may experience persistent increase or decrease in blood pressure?

Answer 27

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

Question 28

What condition may experience polydipsia (excessive thirst)?

Answer 28

Diabetic

Question 29

What condition may experience confusion?

Answer 29

Diabetic

Question 30

What condition may experience frequent nausea or vomiting?

Answer 30

Gastrointestinal/genitourinary

Question 31

What condition may experience unexplained weight loss (10-15 pounds < 2 weeks)?

Answer 31

Cancer

Question 32

What condition may experience swelling or redness in any joint with no history of injury?

Answer 32

Miscellaneous

Question 33

What condition may experience polyphagia (excessive appetite)?

Answer 33

Diabetic

Question 34

What condition may experience fruity odor to breath?

Answer 34

Diabetic

Question 35

What condition may experience sudden weakness in one arm or leg?

Answer 35

Neurological (stroke or TIA)

Question 36

What condition may experience blood in urine or stool?

Answer 36

Gastrointestinal/genitourinary

Question 37

What condition may experience fever or night sweats?

Answer 37

Miscellaneous

Question 38

What condition may experience unusual lumps or growth?

Answer 38

Cancer

Question 39

What condition may experience sensation of flutter, palpitations, irregular heartbeat?

Answer 39

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

Question 40

What condition may experience patient having doubts about the condition?

Answer 40

Cardiovascular (heart attack)

Question 41

What condition may experience faint spells (drop attacks)?

Answer 41

Neurological (stroke or TIA)

Question 42

What condition may experience unwarranted fatigue?

Answer 42

Cancer

Question 43

What condition may experience changes in hearing?

Answer 43

Neurological (stroke or TIA)

Question 44

What condition may experience frequent or severe headaches with no history or injury?

Answer 44

Neurological (stroke or TIA)

Question 45

What condition may experience fatigue and weakness?

Answer 45

Diabetic

Question 46

What condition may experience problems with swallowing?

Answer 46

Neurological (stroke or TIA)

Question 47

What condition may experience weakness, numbness, feeling faint?

Answer 47

Cardiovascular (heart attack)