Medical Terminology Day 3 Flashcards
1
Q
when did the symptoms start?
A
onset
2
Q
Has it been constants, intermentinent, or waxing and waning?
A
timing
3
Q
where is the discomfort?
A
location
4
Q
Does it feels sharp, dull, aching, burning?
A
quality
5
Q
How does it feel severe, mild, moderate 1-10
A
severity
6
Q
What makes it better or worse?
A
modifying factors
7
Q
Do any other symptoms accompany the complaint?
A
associated sx
8
Q
Is there anything else important?
A
content
9
Q
single complaint formula
A
for only 1-2 new problems
10
Q
multiple complaint formula
A
for 2 or more new problems
11
Q
HA
A
Headaches
12
Q
chronological complaint formula
A
patient has a complex medical history
13
Q
Constitutional
A
Fever, Chills, Weight Loss, Sweats
14
Q
Eyes
A
Change in vision, Eye pain, double vision
15
Q
Ear/nose/throat
A
Earaches, Nosebleeds, Sore Throat
