Differentials Flashcards
(31 cards)
1
Q
I have a cold.
A
- Upper respiratory infection
- Sinusitis
- Pneumonia
- Seasonal allergies
- Mononucleosis
2
Q
I have a bad cough.
A
- ACEI induced
- Asthma
- Upper respiratory infection
- Pneumonia
- COPD
- Pulmonary edema
- Pharyngitis
3
Q
I’m having joint pain.
A
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Infectious arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Trauma
4
Q
I’m having tightness in my chest.
A
- Angina
- MI
- Aortic dissection
- Anxiety
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Muscle strain
- Somatic dysfunction
- Fracture
5
Q
My nose won’t stop running for 3 weeks.
A
- Sinusitis
- Allergic rhinitis
- Basilar skull fx
- Nasal/sinus tumor
6
Q
I’m not sleeping.
A
- Caffeine/medication related
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Jet-lag
7
Q
I’m so tired I’m falling asleep in the day.
A
- Depression
- Medication side effect/abuse
- Narcolepsy
- Schedule disorder (shift work)
- Obstructive sleep apnea
8
Q
I hurt my low back.
A
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Spondylosis
- Fracture
- Pyelonephritis
- Muscle strain
- Somatic dysfunction
9
Q
It burns when I urinate.
A
- UTI
- STI
- Renal stones
- Urethritis
- Cystitis
10
Q
I haven’t had a period for 5 weeks.
A
- PREGNANCY!
- Medications
- Menopause
- Premature ovarian failure
- Pituitary adenoma
11
Q
I’m having bad headaches.
A
- Caffeine withdrawal
- Migraine
- Cluster headache
- Sinusitis
- Subarachnoid bleed
- Meningitis
12
Q
I’m having chest pain.
A
- Angina
- MI
- Aortic dissection
- Anxiety
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Muscle strain
- Somatic dysfunction
- Fracture
13
Q
I’m having shortness of breath.
A
- Asthma
- COPD
- Pneumonia
- Pneumothorax
- Pulmonary embolism
- Pulmonary edema (secondary to CHF)
14
Q
I’m having neck pain.
A
- Somatic dysfunction
- Fracture
- Muscle strain
- Disc herniation
- Sprain (trauma)
15
Q
I have a sore throat.
A
- Allergic rhinitis
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Pharyngitis
- Epiglottis
- Mononucleosis
16
Q
I’m having heart palpitations.
A
- Caffeine abuse/drug abuse
- Hyperthyroidism
- Anxiety
- Atrial fibrillation
- Electrolyte imbalance
17
Q
I have epigastric pain
A
- MI
- Aortic Dissection
- Peptic ulcer
- Pancreatitis
- Cholecystitis
18
Q
I have diarrhea.
A
- Bacterial gastroenteritis
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Celiac disease
- Lactose intolerance
- Chron’s disease
- Ulcerative colitis
19
Q
I have flank pain.
A
- Nephrolithiasis
- Pyelonephritis
- Constipation
- Muscle strain
- Somatic dysfunction of lumbar region
20
Q
I have difficulty urinating.
A
- Urethritis
- UTI
- Prostatitis
- Cystitis
- STI
21
Q
I have dizziness.
A
- Anxiety
- Stroke
- Benign Positional Vertigo
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Arrhythmias
22
Q
I have intermittent tingling in my left hand.
A
- Carpel tunnel
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Fracture
- Somatic dysfunction of upper extremity
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
23
Q
I have fever/chills.
A
- Influenza
- Malignancy
- Sepsis
- Drug induced fever
24
Q
I have heartburn.
A
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Gastritis
- MI
- Peptic ulcer
25
I have jaundice.
* Choledocholithiasis
* Hepatitis
* Cirrhosis
* Drug induced
* Hemolytic anemia
26
I’m having difficulty with concentration at work.
* Caffeine
* Insomnia
* Anxiety
* Attention Deficit/hyperactivity disorder
27
I’m having seizures.
* Hypoglycemia
* Drug induced
* Transient ischemic attack
* Epilepsy
* Migraine
28
I’m having tremors.
* Caffeine abuse
* Hyperthyroidism
* Stroke
* Malignancy
* Alcohol abuse
29
My ankles are swollen.
* Congestive Heart Failure
* Obesity
* Liver Cirrhosis
* Hypertension
* Kidney Disease
30
I’m having shoulder pain.
* Muscle strain
* Somatic dysfunction of the upper extremity
* Fracture
* Shoulder subluxation
* Tendinitis
31
I passed out at work.
* Hypotension
* Hypoglycemia
* Arrhythmia
* Seizure
* Vasovagal
