stroke history taking Flashcards
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“Hello, my name is christian and I’m a student pharmacist. Can I confirm you name dob and address
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what brings you here? and what are you expecting from this consultation?
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“Before we proceed, I want to assure you that all information shared will remain confidential. do you want someone else to accompany you in todays consultation?
and do you consent to proceed?”
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“Could you please tell me more about the symptoms that prompted this consultation?” and how long have have you been experiencing it?”
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“Did you experience a sudden onset of weakness, numbness, or paralysis on one side of your body? Could you describe this in more detail?”
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“Have you noticed any drooping in your face? How long has this been happening and are there any other symptoms associated with it?”
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“Have you experienced any disturbances in your speech, such as slurring, difficulty finding words, or understanding speech?”
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“Have you had any sudden changes in your vision, such as loss of vision or blurred vision in one or both eyes?”
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“do you have a history of hypertension, diabetes, or atrial fibrillation. Could you tell me more about your experiences with these conditions?”
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have you experienced any previous strokes or transient ischemic attacks?
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have you had any stomach problems requiring proton pump inhibitors?”
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Could you confirm your vaccination status for me, particularly for Covid, flu, and pneumococcal vaccines?”
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Do you have any known drug allergies?”
“What about any non-drug allergies?”
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“Could you tell me about any prescribed medications you’re currently taking, including their indications and doses? How have you been adhering to these medications?”
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“Are you taking any over-the-counter medications?”
“What about any herbal, complementary, or recreational substances?”
