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Physical exam for headache

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vital signs, inspection and palpation of the entire head; ENT inspection; complete neuro exam including fundascopic!

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Ddx for headache

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Migraine, tension HA, cluster HA, pseduotumor cerbetri, sinusitis, intracranial neoplasm, meningitis, SAH, trigeminal neuralgia

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Sx of cluster headache

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unilateral and pain near the eye + rhinorrhea, eye tearing, redness

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Workup of cluster headache

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CBC, CT head, MRI brain, LP: CSF analysis, ESR

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Sx of migraine

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Throbbing pain, aura (visual changes and weakness), nausea, vomiting, photo/phonophobia. Family history

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Workup of migraine

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CBC, ESR, CT head, MRI brain, LP: CSF analysis

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Right temporal headache, fever, blurry vision and pain in jaw

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Temporal arteritis (giant cell)

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Workup for Temporal arteritis

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ESR, CBC, CRP, temporal artery biopsy, carotid doppler US, MRI brain, LP: CSF analysis

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Sx of sinusitis

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Frontal headache, fever, nasal discharge, pain w palpation of the frontal and maxillary sinuses. History of allergies

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Workup of sinusitis

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CBC, Sinus XR, CT sinus, LP: CSF analysis

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Sx of Tension headache

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Bilateral squeezing, happens at the end of the work day and several times per week, recent stress, decrease caffeine intake

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Workup of sinusitis

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CBC, electrolytes, ESR, CT head, LP: CSF analysis

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Sx of SAH

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Sudden severe HA, vomiting, confusion, left hemiplegia, nuchal rigidity

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Workup of SAH

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Non contrast head CT, LP: CSF analysis, CBC, PT/PTT/INR, urine tox

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Sx of meningitis

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High fever, severe HA, confusion, photophobia, nuchal rigidity

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Sx of pseudo tumor cerebri

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Obese female, pulsatile HA, vomiting, blurred vision, taking OCP

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Workup of pseudo tumor cerebri

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Urine hCG, CBC, head CT, LP: opening pressure and CSF analysis

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Confusion/memory loss: Key History

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Get info from family, time course (acute vs. chronic/gradual), associated sx, impact n ADL, delirium, falls, medication, hx of stroke, alcohol use, family hx

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Associated sx of confusion/memory loss

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Incontinence, ataxia, hypothyroid symptoms, depression

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Physical exam: Confusion/memory loss

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Vital signs, complete neuro exam including mini mental and gait, ENT, heart, lungs, abd and extremities

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Ddx of Confusion/memory loss

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Alzheimer’s, Vascular (multi-infarct) dementia, normal pressure hydrocephalus, depression, B12 deficiency, neurosyphilis. hypothyroidism, Lewy bobdy dementia,

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Workup for Confusion/memory loss

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CBC, LDRL/RPR, Serum B12, TSH, Brain MRI, CT head, LP: CSF analysis

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Sx of vascular (multi-infarct) dementia

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Progressive confusion over years + forgetfulness and clumsiness. Hx of HTN, DM, strokes (with worsening mental status = stepwise decline in cognitive function)

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Sx of normal pressure hydrocephalus

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“Wet, wacky, wobbly” - urinary incontinence, gait disturbances, and memory loss

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History in Depressed Mood
Onset, duration, sleep pattern, appetite, weight changes, drug and alcohol use, life stresses, excessive guilt, suicidality, social function, decreased interest (anhedonia), decreased energy, decreased concentration, psychomotor agitation/retardation, family hx
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Physical exam for Depressed Mood
Vital signs, head and neck exam, neuro exam, mental status (appearance, behavior, speech, mood, affect, thought process, thought content, cognition, insight and judgement
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Workup for Depressed Mood
TSH, CBC, Urine tox, Beck depression inventory, blood alcohol level
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Key history in dizziness
Lightheadedness vs. vertigo, auditory sx (hearing loss, tinnitus), duration of sx, context (position, head trauma), associated sx (visual disturbance, URI, N/V), neck pain, meds
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Physical exam for Dizziness
Vital signs, neuro exam: Romberg, nystagmus, tilt test (Dix-Hallpike), gait, hearing, and Weber and Rinne, ENT, cardiovascular exam
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DDx for Dizziness
Meniere's disease, benign positional vertigo, vestibular neuronitis, labyrinthitis, orthostatic hypotension
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Sx of Meniere's disease
Intermittent episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, nausea, and hearing loss
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Sx of benign positional vertigo
Dizziness w head movement = room spinning, nausea, no hearing changes
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Sx of vestibular neuronitis
Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, past URI and no hearing loss
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Sx of Labyrinthitis
Dizziness and not hearing well, nausea, vomiting, past URI
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Workup of Dizziness
CBC, orthostatic vital signs, Dix-Hallpike, MRI brain, VDRL/RPR, electrolytes, audiogram
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Work up on Loss of Consciousness/Seizure
CBC, electrolytes, glucose, urine tox, EEG, MRI brain. CT head, LP: CSF analysis, ECG
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DDx for Loss of Consciousness
Seizure, orthostatic hypotension (syncope), cardiac arrhythmia
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DDx for Numbness/Weakness
TIA, stroke, seizure, Guillian-Barre, MS, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
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History for Fatigue and Sleepiness
Duration, sleep hygiene, snoring, waking up choking/gasping, witnessed apnea, overexertion, stress, depression, lifestyle changes: work, diet, thyroid sx, bleeding or anemia, meds, alcohol, caffeine, drugs
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Fatigue and Sleepiness: Physical Exam
Vital signs, ENT exam (conjunctival pallor, oropharynx/palate, lymphadenopathy, thyroid exam); heart, lungs, and, neuro, and extremities (pallor, coolness at distal parts)
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DDx for Fatigue and Sleepiness
Depression, hypothyroid, anemia, OSA, diabetes, anemia/colon cancer,
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Work up for Fatigue and Sleepiness
CBC, TSH, Beck Depression Index, Occult blood testing, HA1C, glucose tolerance test
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History for Sore Throat
Duration, fever, ENT sx (ear pain, nasa or sinus congestion) odynophagia, swollen glands, cough, rash, sick contacts, HIV risk factors
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Sore Throat: Physical exam
Vital signs, ENT exam, lymphadenopathy, lung, abdominal (splenomegaly), skin exam
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DDx for Sore Throat
Pharyngitis (bacterial or viral), Infectious Mononucleosis, acute HIV retroviral syndrome
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Workup for Sore Throat
CBC with peripheral smear, throat swab for culture and rapid strep antigen, monospot test, HIV test
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History for Cough/Shortness of breath
Acute vs chronic, timing, presence/description of sputum, hemoptysis, associated sx (URI, postnasal drip, dyspnea, wheezing, chest pain, heart burn), exacerbating and alleviating factors, smoking, vomiting, allergies, meds (AECi)
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Physical exam for Cough/Shortness of breath
Vital signs, pulse ox, nasal mucosa, oropharynx, heart, lungs, lymph nodes, and extremities (clubbing, cyanosis, edema)
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DDx for Cough/Shortness of breath
Asthma, COPD, GERD, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, post nasal drip, postinfectious, Lung cancer, TB, CHF
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Workup for Cough/Shortness of breath
CBC, chest xray, sputum gram stain and culture, PFTs, peak flow measurement, PPD,
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Physical exam for Chest pain
Vital signs, BP in both arms, complete cardiovascular exam (JVD, PMI, chest wall tenderness, heart sounds, pulses, edema), lung, abdominal, lower extremities (DVT)
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DDx for Chest Pain
MI, GERD, Angina, Costochondritis, Aortic dissection, PE, pericarditis
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Workup for Chest pain
EKG, CPK-MB and troponins, chest xray, CBC, echo, cardiac cath, D-dimer, electrolytes, Barium swallow/upper endoscopy
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History for palpitations
Gradual vs. acute on/offset, context (exertion, caffeine, anxiety), lightheadedness, loss of consciousness, chest pain, dyspnea, fever, sweating, pale skin, flushing, diarrhea, hyperthyroid sxs, hx of heart disease, hypertension, dm
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Physical exam for palpitations
Vital signs, endocrine/thyroid exam: exophthalmos, lid retraction, lid lag, gland size, bruit and tremor, complete cardiovascular exam
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DDx for Palpitations
Hypoglycemia, cardiac arrhythmia, angina, hyperthyroidism, panic attack, substance use, mitral valve prolapse
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Workup for Palpitations
CBC, glucose, electrolytes, TSH, EKG, Holter monitor, urine tox, echo

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