Illness Scripts Flashcards
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Middle aged man with chest pain of several hours.
List D/Dx +/- Fever
+ Fever: PNA, Pleuritis, MI, Costochondritis
-Fever: ACS- MI, ACS- US, PNA, GERD, Costochondritis
Young man with abrupt SOB
List D/Dx
Pneumothorax Allergic Reaction Panic Attack PE PNA
Importance of pertinent positives and negatives
Positives- Support primary Dx
Negatives- R/o or placed lower on D/Dx list
Woman feeling fatigue
Begin to think possibly anemia
Questions to ask e.g. include…
Menses
Diet- Red meat
No evidence of anemia- Do not include in D/Dx list
D/Dx for depression
Major Depressive d/o
Generalized Anxiety d/o
Hypothyroidism
Somatization d/o
D/Dx for anxiety
Generalized Anxiety d/o
Major depressive d/o
Hyperthyroidism
Somatization d/o
Diagnostic plan for depression and Anxiety
Screening tests for common chronic diseases
e.g. anemia CBC with diff, renal failure, DM, hypothyroidism, chronic liver disease, chronic infection
Basic metabolic panel includes (8)
- Glucose
- Calcium
Electrolytes
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Chloride
- CO2 (Bicarb)
Kidney Tests
- Blood urea nitrogen
- Creatinine
Complete metabolic panel includes (14)
BMP (8) + Additional Test markers (6) = CMP
Liver Tests 1. AST (Function) 2. ALT (Function) 3. Albumin (Synthetic) 4* Alkaline Phosphatase
- Total protein
- Total bilirubin
40 yo man c/o dizziness and hearing loss
Dx
HPI
PMHx
PE findings
W/u
Meniere dz
Dx Meniere dz
HPI Episodic spells of vertigo Fluctuating unilateral hearing loss Aura & ear fullness Nausea & vomiting Tinnitus
PMHx
Hyperlipidemia/MI/DM
FHx hearing problems
PE findings
Sensorineural hearing loss
Normal hearing between attacks
Rinne Test- AC > BC on affected ear
Weber Test- Lateralize to unaffected ear
Gait Problem
W/u Audiometry Vestibular testing Electrocochleography VDRL/RPR/FTA-ab Brain MRI Dix-Hallpike maneuver
40 yo man c/o dizziness and hearing loss
Dx
HPI
PMHx
PE findings
W/u
Otitis Media
Dx Otitis Media
HPI Otalgia Pain behind ear Otorrhea Decreased hearing m/c unilateral
PMHx
Preceding URI
h/o seasonal allergic rhinitis
recurrent otitis media
PE findings Conductive hearing loss Rinne- BC > AC Affected ear Webber- Lateralize to affected ear Erythematous or opacified TM Bulging or perforated TM Fever of facial palsy
W/u
CBC w/ diff
Otomicroscopy
Fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy
40 yo man c/o dizziness, nausea, and vomiting
Dx
HPI
PMHx
PE findings
W/u
Vestibular neuronitis
Dx Vestibular neuronitis
HPI Vertigo Nausea > with head movements Lasts for days Vomiting Gait problems
PMHx
h/o hearing impairment
h/o vertigo
h/o URI
PE findings
Gait instability
Hearing impairment
Webber and Rinne
W/u
MRI/MRA
35 yo man c/o dizziness
Dx
HPI
PMHx
PE findings
W/u
Labyrinthitis
Dx Labyrinthitis
HPI
Vertigo
Tinnitus
Nausea/vomiting
PMHx
Recent URI
PE findings
Examine ear with otoscope
Check for nystagmus
W/u
Audiometry
Middle-aged c/o pink eye
Dx
HPI
PMHx
PE findings
W/u
Conjunctivitis
Dx Conjunctivitis
HPI Redness and swelling of conjunctiva Sensation of foreign body in eye Skin itching and watery discharge from both eyes Normal visual acuity No photophobia
PMHx h/o seasonal or specific allergies h/o URI h/o STDs h/o Sjogren Syndrome h/o contact lenses h/o swimming
PE findings Purulent discharge from one or both eyes Watery discharge from one or both eyes Diffuse redness of conjunctiva Normal vision and no other eye findings Normal fundoscopic exam
W/u
Rapid test for Adenoviral conjunctivitis
PCR and culture of swabbed specimens
25 yo man c/o facial pain
Dx
HPI
PMHx
PE findings
W/u
Sinusitis
Dx Sinusitis
HPI Thick, green nasal discharge Cough worse at night Dull, constant headache Pain worse when head tilts forward
PMHx
h/o asthma
PE findings
Fever
Tenderness on palpation of sinuses
67 yo man c/o difficulty swallowing
Dx
HPI
PMHx
PE findings
W/u
Esophagitis (Medication induced)
Dx Esophagitis (Medication induced)
HPI Retrosternal pain or heartburn h/o dysphagia h/o odynophagia h/o hematemesis
PMHx h/o GERD h/o H. Pylori Obesity Pregnancy or exogenous estrogen h/o NSAIDs, antibiotics, bisphophonates
W/u
UGI endoscopy
Barium esophagram
67 yo man with difficulty swallowing
Dx
HPI
PMHx
PE findings
W/u
Esophageal cancer
Dx Esophageal cancer
HPI
dysphagia: solids > liquids
sensation of food stuck in throat
Weight loss
PMHx
h/o smoking and alcoholism
h/o GERD
obesity
PE findings
Lymphadenopathy (LAD)
W/u Barium esophagram UGI endoscopy and biopsy CT of chest and upper abdomen PET scan for metastasis CXR
57 yo woman c/o difficulty swallowing
Dx
HPI
PMHx
PE findings
W/u
Plummer-Vinson syndrome
Dx Plummer Vinson syndrome
HPI
Glossitis
Angular Chelitis
Odynophagia
PMHx
h/o Iron deficiency anemia
Post-menopausal
Vegan diet
PE findings
Cheilosis
Pallor
W/u
CBC
Upper endoscopy
18 yo woman c/o sore throat
Dx
HPI
PMHx
PE findings
W/u
Pharyngitis
Dx Pharyngitis
HPI Rhinorrhea Cough Headache Hoarse voice
PMHx
Recent viral infection
PE findings
Fever
W/u
Throat swab
17 yo girl c/o sore throat
Dx
HPI
PMHx
PE findings
W/u
Infectious mononucleosis
Dx Infectious mononucleosis
HPI
Sore throat
Fatigue
Odynophagia
PMHx
LAD
sick contacts
PE findings Fever Pharyngitis HSM LAD
W/u
CBC w/ diff
ESR
Monospot test
35 yo woman c/o palpitations
Dx
HPI
PMHx
PE findings
W/u
Hyperthyroidism
Dx Hyperthyroidism
HPI Heat intolerance Unintentional weight loss Irritability Brittle Hair Diarrhea
PMHx
FHx thyroid disease
PE findings Hand tremor Tachycardia Hyperventilation Increased DTR
W/u
TSH, T3, Free T4
Radioactive iodine Uptake Test
Middle-aged man c/o severe chest pain and SOB
Dx
HPI
PMHx
PE findings
W/u
Pulmonary embolism
Dx Pulmonary Embolism
HPI Sudden dyspnea Orthopnea Dyspnea at rest Cough Hemoptysis Sudden pleuritic pain Calf or thigh pain or swelling
PMHx
h/o smoking
h/o of immoblization or recent long flight
Occupation with prolonged sitting
PE findings HTN/HypoTN Tachypnea Tachycardia Wheezing Calf or thigh swelling
W/u CXR EKG ABG Spiral CT V/Q scan D-dimer (only when it's a low probability)
Middle-aged man c/o acute SOB and agitation
Dx
HPI
PMHx
PE findings
W/u
COPD Exacerbation
Dx COPD Exacerbation
HPI
Acute exacerbation of dyspnea
Chronic h/o dyspnea
Chronic h/o productive cough
PMHx
h/o lung disease
h/o smoking
PE findings Tachypnea Decreased chest excursion Decreased breath sounds Barrel Chest Hyperresonance
W/u CXR Pulse oximetry ABG PFTs
Middle-aged man c/o acute SOB and agitation
Dx
HPI
PMHx
PE findings
W/u
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Dx Spontaneous Pnuemothorax
HPI
Suddent SOB
Pleuritic Chest pain
PMHx
Previous episode of spontaneous pneumothorax
PE findings Tall thin man Tachypnea Decreased breath sounds Decreased chest excursion on affected side Hyperresonance
W/u
AP and lateral CXR