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Headaches d/d?
MEAT CAPS
Migraine, Meningitis,
Epidural hematoma, Encephalitis
Acute HTN
Trigeminal Neuralgia, TMJ, Temporal Arteritis, Tension, Thrombus

Carotid artery dissection, Cluster, Caffeine, Concussion
A brain tumor
Pseudotumor Cerebri
Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid, Sinusitis
Dizzyness/Confusion d/d?
MOVing LABS
Meniere's
Orthostatic HTN
Vestibular Neuronitis, Vertebrobasilar insuff.

Labrynthitis
Acoustic Neuroma
BPV
Fatigue d/d?
NAP PODS
Narcolepsy
Anemia
PTSD

Post partum Depression
OSA
Depression
Subthyroid
Confusion/Memory loss d/d?
Memory VANISHED
Medications

Vascular Events
Alzheimers, Alcohol, Arrythmia
NPH
ICP, Insomnia
Subdural, Syphillis
Hypothyroid, Hypoglycemia, Head injury
Emotional
Dementia, Delerium, Drug Abuse
Numbness/Weakness d/d?
GUMMY TOADS
Guillan Barre
U need B12
Myositis
Myasthenia Gravis,MS
Y

TIA
Out of Ca, or sugar
AML, Alcohol
Diabetic
Syringomyelia, Stroke, Subdural
Abdominal Pain d/d?
Dev's GAS PAIN
Dysmenorrhea
Ectopic, Endometriosis
Vaginitis

GERD, Gallstones
Appendicitis
Splenic infarct, sickle cell, sclerosing cholangitis

Pyelonephritis, PUD, Pancreatitis
Acute Ulcer
Ischemic bowel, IBD
Nephrolithiasis
Night Sweats d/d?
HALT
Heat
Acute HIV
Lymphoma, Leukemia
Tuberculosis
Insomnia d/d?
MOCAS
MDD
OSA
Circadian disorder, Caffeine
A
Stress
Sore Throat d/d?
My Throat SPAM
Mycoplasma,

Strep, Smoking, Syphillis
Pharyngitis
Acute HIV/Hepatitis
Mononucleosis
Cough/SOB d/d?
CT Lung GAPS
COPD, CHF, Cryptococcus
TB and The Bronchitis

Lung Abscess, Cancer

GERD
Asthma, Atypical Pneumo
Pneumonia, pneumothorax, PE
Strep, Smoking
Chest Pain d/d?
PAPA MI CHEST
Pericarditis, Pancreatitis
Angina
PE, pneumothorax
Aortic dissection

MI

Costochondritis
H
Esophageal Spasm, esophagitis
Sickle Cell
The GERD
Dysphagia d/d?
Throat SEEZA
Sclerosis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Stricture
Zencker's
AML, Achalasia
Constipation/Diarrhea d/d
DIGEAST
Diverticulosis
IBD
Gastritis, Giardiasis
Enterocolitis
Acidosis(Lactic), Angiodysplasia
Small Bowel Lymphoma, Seritonin syndrome
Thyroided
Blood in stool d/d?
PAID Up CASH
PUD, proctitis
Angiodysplasia
Ischemic Bowel
Dysentary, Diverticulosis

Upper GI Bleed

CRC
Anal Fissure
S
Hemorrhoid
Hematuria d/d?
PANIC
Pyelonephritis
Acute Trauma
Nephrolithiasis
In the Glomerulus(GNitis)
Cancer
Amenorrhea d/d?
PHAT PUS
Pregnancy
Hypothyroid, Hyperprolactinemia
Anorexia, Anxiety, Anovulation
Thyroid

PCOS, Premature ovarian failure
UTI
S
Vaginal Bleeding d/d?
CHROME PAD
Cervical Cancer
Hypothyroid?
Ruptured Cyst
Ovarian Torsion
Molar Pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy, Endometrial Cancer

PID, Polyps
Atrophic Endometrium
DUB
Anemia d/d?
TICS HAMS KAT MAPS B FORMAL
Thalessemia
Iron deficiency
Chronic Disease
SIderoblastic

Hemolytic
Acute blood loss
Medication

Kidney(EP)
Anemia of chronic disease, Aplastic
Thyroid
Myelopthistic
Pituitary

B12
Folate
Meds(MTX)
Liver Dz
Past Medical History Acronym
PAM HUGS FOSS
Past medical problems
Allergies
Medications

Hospitalizations
Urinary Problems
GI problems
Sleep

Family Hx
ObGYN Hx
Sexual Hx
Social Hx
HEENT Investigations?
1. X-Ray, MRI, CT
2. Eye - Snellen Chart, Visual Acuity
3. Ear - Audiometry, tympanometry and Culture/Sensitivity for discharge
4. CBC with Diff,ESR
CNS Investigations?
1. CBC with Diff, ESR
2. X-Ray, CT, MRI
3. LP
4. Carotid Doppler
5. EEG
6. EMG
7. EchoCardiogram
Musculoskeletal Investigations?
1. CBC with Diff, ESR
2. X-Ray
3. Joint Aspiration for Culture/Sensitivity, cytology and crystals
4. Rheumatic Factor, HLA B-27
5. Serum Uric Acid Levels
6. ANA, anti-DsDNA
7. Muscle Biopsy
CVS investigations?
1. EKG and Echocardiogram
2. Cardiac enzymes
3. CXR
4. Lipid profile
5. Thyroid screen
6. Serum Electrolytes
Respiratory investigations?
1. CBC with Diff, ESR
2. CXR
3. Sputum Studies(Culture/Sensitivity, gram stain, AFB)
4. PFT's and spirometry
5. PPD
6. ABG and pulse Ox
Abdominal Investigations?
1. CBC with Diff, ESR
2. KUB
3. Abdominal X-ray
4. U/S abdomen
5. LFTs
6. CT abdomen/pelvis
7. UGI Series - Barium Swallow, Endoscopy, ERCP
8. LGI Series - Barium Enema, Colonoscopy
9. Fecal Occult Blood, Rectal Exam
10. Pancreatic Enzymes
11. Renal Function tests
Endocrine Investigations?
1. CBC with Diff, ESR
2. Blood Sugar
3. Serum Electrolytes
4. Serum Calcium
5. Thyroid Panel(T4/T3/TSH)
6. 24 Hour urinary Catecholamines and metabolites
7. Urine ketones and sugar
Psych Investigations?
1. CBC and ESR
2. CT, MRI of Brain
3. Thyroid Screen
4. Electrolytes
5. Urine Analysis
6. Drug Screen
7. HIV screen
History of Chief Complaint?
FORDPAPP
Frequency
Onset
Relieving
Duration
Precipitating factors
Associated Sx
Previous Episodes
Progression
Pain Questions?
1. Do you have pain?
2. When start?
3. How Long had?
4. How long last?
5. How often?
6. Where is it?
7. Show me?
8. Radiates?
9. Quality?
10. Constant?
11. Scale of 1 to 10?
12. What caused it?
13. Anything makes it better?
14. Anything makes it worse?
15. Had similar pain before?
Nausea Questions?
1. Are you nauseated?
2/ Do you feel sick to your stomach?
Vomitting Questions?
1. Did you vomit?
2. What color?
3. Any blood?
Cough questions?
1. Do you have a cough?
2. When started?
3. How often is it?
4. Any phlegm or is it dry?
5. Color?
6. Blood?
7. Amount?
8. Anything better?
9. Anything worse?
Headaches Questions?
1. Do you get headaches?
2. Tell me about them
3. tell me what happens before/during/after your headaches
4. How often?
5. How long lasts?
6. Show me where it is?
7. What causes them?
8. Any time of day?
9. Do they wake you up?
10. Makes them worse?
11. Makes them better?
12. Describe them? sharp, dull, pulsating, pounding or pressure
13. Vision changes?
14. Numbness or weakness before or after?
15. Feel nauseated or do you vomit?
16. Stiff neck/fever?
Fever questions?
1. Do you have a fever?
2. Do you have chills?
3. Do you have night sweats?
4. Do you sweat at night?
5. How high is the fever?
SOB questions?
1. Do you get SOB?
2. Get SOB with climbing stairs?
3. How many steps before it starts?
4. When did it start?
5. When do you feel SOB
6. What makes it worse?
7. Makes it better?
8. Do you wake up SOB at night?
9. Do you need to prop yourself up with pillows at night?
10. How many?
11. How far can you walk without SOB?
12. Noticed any fluid retention in ankles?
Urinary questions?
1. Any change in habits?
2. Any pain or burning?
3. Change in color?
4. How often do you pee?
5. Do you wake up at night?
6. Difficulty urinating?
7. Do you feel like you have not completely emptied your bladder afterwards?
8. Do you strain/push?
9. Any weakness in your stream or dribbling?
10. Any blood in urine?
11. Feel like you need to go all the time?
12. Do you feel like you have little time to make it to the BR once you feel the urge?
Bowel Sx Questions?
1. Any change in movements?
2. Diarrhea?
3. Constipation
4. How long of either?
5. What color?
6. How many movements per day/week?
7. Any mucus or blood in it?
8. Any pain with passing?
9. did you travel anywhere?
10. Do you feel strain and little comes out?
11. Lost control of your bowels?
12. Do you feel like you have little time to make it to the BR once you feel the urge?
Weight Questions?
11. Any change in weight?
2. How many lbs gain/lost?
3. Over what period of time?
4. Was it intentional?
Appetite?
1. How is it?
2. Any changes?
Diet?
1. Has there been any changes?
2. What do you eat normally?
3. Eaten anything unusual?
4. What did you eat before it started?
5. Are you on a specialized diet?
Sleep?
1. Do you have problems sleeping?
2. Do you have probelms staying asleep?
3. Problems waking?
4. Do you feel refreshed?
5. Do you snore?
6. Feel sleepy during day?
7. How many hours do you sleep?
8. Use pills to help you sleep?
Dizzyness questions?
1. Do you ever feel dizzy?
2. Tell me what you mean by dizzy?
3. Did you feel the room spiining or did you feel light headed and about to pass out?
4. Did you black out?
5. Did you lose conciousness?
6. Did you notice any change in your hearing?
7. Do your ears ring?
8. Do you feel nauseated? Do you vomit?
9. What causes the dizzyness to happen?
10. What makes you feel better?
Joint pain questions?
1. Do you have any painful joints in your body?
2. Do you have pain in any of your joints?
3. Have you noticed any rash with your joint pain?
4. Is there any redness or swelling of the joint?
PMH wuestions?
1. Have you had this problem or anything similar before?
2. Have you had any other major illnesses before?
3. Do you have any other medical problems?
4. Have you been hospitalized before?
5. Have you had any surgeries before?
6. Have you had any accidents before?
7. Are you taking any meds?
8. Are you taking OTC drugs, vitamins or herbs?
9. Do you have any allergies?
Family hx questions?
1. Does anyone in your family have the same problem or something similar?
2. Are your parents alive?
3. Are they in good health?
4. What did they die of?
5. Are your siblings alive?
6. Are they in good health?
Social hx questions?
1. Do you smoke?
2. How many packs a day?
3. How long?
4. Do you drink?
5. What do you drink?
6. How much do you drink per week?
7. Recreational drugs?
8. Which ones?
9. How often?
10. Do you smoke or inject them?
11. What type of work do you do?
12. Where do you live? With whom?
13. Tell me about your life at home?
14. Are you married?
15. Do you have children?
16. Do you have a lot of stress?
17. Are you exposed to environmental hazards at your job?
Alcohol hx questions?
1. How much do you drink?
2. Tell me about your use of alcohol?
3. Have you ever had a drinking problem?
4. When was your last drink?
5. CAGE
Cut down?
Annoyed by criticism?
Guilty?
Eye opener?
Sexual Hx questions?
1. Are you sexually active?
2. Do you use condoms? Or contraception?
3. Are you sexually active? With men, women or both?
4. Tell me about your partners?
5. How many have you had in the past year?
6. Do you currently have one or more than one?
7. Have you ever had an STD?
8. Do you have any problems with sexual function?
9. Do you have any problems with erections?
10. Ever been tested for HIV?
OBGYN hx questions?
1. What age first menstrual period?
2. How often do you menstruate?
3. How long does it last?
4. When was your LMP?
5. Have you noticed any change in your periods?
6. Do you have cramps?
7. How many pads or tampons per day?
8. Have you noticed any spotting?
9. Have you ever been pregnant?
10. How many times?
11. How many children?
12. Have you ever had a miscarriage/abortion?
13. In what trimester?
14. Do you have pain during intercourse?
15. Do you have any vaginal discharge?
16. Do you have any problems controlling your bladder?
17. Have you had a pap smear before?
Pediatric hx questions?
1. Was your pregnanacy full term?
2. Did you have routine checkups, how often?
3. Did you have any complications during pregnacy, delivery, or after delivery?
4. Was an U/S performed during pregnancy?
5. Did you smoke, drink or use any drugs?
6. Was it vaginal or C-section?
7. Did you child have any medical problems after birth?
8. When did your child have their first bowel movement?
Growth and development questions?
1. When did your child first smile?
2. When first sit up?
3. When first start crawling?
4. When first start talking?
5. When first start walking?
6. When learned how to dress themselves?
7. When first tie shoes?
8. When start using short sentences?
9. When start putting things in mouth?
Feeding hx quesitons?
1. Did you breast feed?
2. When first start eating food?
3. How is child's appetite?
4. Does your child have any allergies?
5. Is your childs formula fortified with iron?
6. Are you giving your child pediatric multi vitamins?
Routine care?
1. Immunizations?
2. Date of last check up?
3. Any serious illnesses?
4. Any medications?
5. Ever been hospitalized?
Night Sweats
D/D?
Investigations?
MIME

Meds(SSRI, Cholinergics, Hypocalcemics)
Infections (TB, HIV, Endocarditis)
Malignancy (Lymphoma, Solid tumors)
Endocrine (Hyperthyroid, Pheochromocytoma)
CBC
ESR
Blood Culture
AFB
CXR
PPD
TSH
ELISA(HIV)
CT Chest and Abdomen for Lymphoma
Back Pain
D/D?
Investigations?
DOMP

DJD, Disk Prolapse
Osteoporosis vertebral fracture
Muscular Strain
Pathologic Fracture
Lumbar XR
DEXA Scan
Ca, PO4, Alk phos
Protein Electrophoresis
CBC
ESR
Chronic Cough
D/D?
Investigations?
CT Lung GAPS
COPD, Chronic Bronch
TB, The Job

Lung Cancer, Lung Abscess

GERD
Asthma,
Pneumonia, Post nasal Drip
Strep, Smoking
CBC w/ diff
Sputum Culture w/ AFB
PPD
Electrolytes
CXR as needed
PFTs
Chronic Diarrhea
D/D?
Investigations?
SOFI

Secretory (Bacterial Toxins, Endocrine-thyroid pheo)
Osmotic (Laxatives, Carb malabsorption)
Fatty (Celiac dz, Short bowel syndrome)
Inflammatory (IBD, Infectious, Giardia)
Rectal FOBT
CBC, BMP
Stool analysis
Stool Culture
Hemoptysis
D/D?
Investigations?
Lung PABST
Lung Abscess
PE, Pneumonia
Acute or chronic bronchitis
Bronchogenic Carc
Soft Tissue dz(Wegener's Goodpastures, SLE)
TB
CBC
Sputum Culture w/ AFB
ANA
ESR
ANCA
CXR
Night Sweats
D/D?
Investigations?
MIME

Meds(SSRI, Cholinergics, Hypocalcemics)
Infections (TB, HIV, Endocarditis)
Malignancy (Lymphoma, Solid tumors)
Endocrine (Hyperthyroid, Pheochromocytoma)
CBC
ESR
Blood Culture
AFB
CXR
PPD
TSH
ELISA(HIV)
CT Chest and Abdomen for Lymphoma
Back Pain
D/D?
Investigations?
DOMP

DJD, Disk Prolapse
Osteoporosis vertebral fracture
Muscular Strain
Pathologic Fracture
Lumbar XR
DEXA Scan
Ca, PO4, Alk phos
Protein Electrophoresis
CBC
ESR
Chronic Cough
D/D?
Investigations?
CT Lung GAPS
COPD, Chronic Bronch
TB, The Job

Lung Cancer, Lung Abscess

GERD
Asthma,
Pneumonia, Post nasal Drip
Strep, Smoking
CBC w/ diff
Sputum Culture w/ AFB
PPD
Electrolytes
CXR as needed
PFTs
Chronic Diarrhea
D/D?
Investigations?
SOFI

Secretory (Bacterial Toxins, Endocrine-thyroid pheo)
Osmotic (Laxatives, Carb malabsorption)
Fatty (Celiac dz, Short bowel syndrome)
Inflammatory (IBD, Infectious, Giardia)
Rectal FOBT
CBC, BMP
Stool analysis
Stool Culture
Hemoptysis
D/D?
Investigations?
Lung PABST
Lung Abscess
PE, Pneumonia
Acute or chronic bronchitis
Bronchogenic Carc
Soft Tissue dz(Wegener's Goodpastures, SLE)
TB
CBC, ESR
PT/INR/PTT
Sputum Culture with AFB
CXR
PPD
U/A
BUN and Cr
CT Chest for Bronchitis
ANA
ANCA
Nausea/Vomitting
D/D?
Investigations?
Food IPOD
Food Poisoning
Inflammatory Dz (PID, Cholecystitis, Pancreatitis, Appendicitis, Pyelonephritis)
Pregnacy
Obstructive disorders (Pyloric stenosis, Intestinal-late)
DKA, Diabetic Gastroparesis, Drugs(Chemo), Digoxin
Anorexia
CBC with Diff
Electrolytes
Pregnancy test
U/A, U/C
Amylase and Lipase
Ab XR
U/S
FBG
Stool Studies
EKG
MMSE questions
5 W's
Who
When
Where
World
3 Words
LOC/Spells
D/D?
Investigations?
CATCHES M VP
CAD
Arrythmia, ACS, Aortic Sten
TIA
CARDIO
HOCM
Stroke, Seizure

Migraine. Meds

Vasovagal
Psycho
EKG
EEG
CT, MRI
Carotid Doppler
24 hr holter
Stress test
Tox Screen
FOBT
Tilt Table
FBG and Electrolytes
Depression D/D?
Investigations?
TOD
Thyroid
Occult Carc.
Depression
Serum TSH
CBC with Diff
Urine Serum and tox screen
Hot Flashes
D/D?
Investigations?
HOMS
Hyperthyroid
Occult Malignancy
Menopause
factitious Syndromica
CBC with Diff
TSH/T3/T4
LH and FSH if unsure
Pap smear
Mammograms
Annual FOBT
Confusion Questions
Katz ADL's
or
IADLs?

Investigations
DEATH
Dressing
Eating
Ambulating
Toileting
Hygeine

SHAFT
Shopping
Housekeeping
Accounting
Food Prep
Transportation
CBC with Diff
U/A
EKG with 24 hours holter monitor
Carotid Doppler
CT head
CXR
Rash
D/D?
PIS ROD
Photo Dermatitis
Infections, Insects
SLE

Rheumatoid
Occupational Exposure
Drugs
Weight Loss
D/D
MAID Thyroid
Malabsorption, Malignancy
Anorexia, Anxiety, Addison's
Infection(TB, HIV)
Depression, DM
Constipation
D/D?
Full MOON
Functional Obstruction

Metabolic(Hypothyroid, DM, Hyper CA), Medications (Iron,opiates)
Obstructive(CRC)
O
Neurologic (Stroke, Autonomic neuropathy, MS, Spinal trauma, Parkinson's)
Impotence
D/D?
DAM COPS

Diabetic Neuropathy
Anxiety, Atherosclerosis
Medications(Beta blockers)

Chronic Alcohol
O
Pituitary dysfunction
Spinal Cord injury
Baby with Fever
D/D?
URGE EM

UTI
RTI
GE
Exanthematous dz(measels, mumps, chicken pox)

Ear infection
Meningitis
Increased Urination
D/D
P N D CaMp
Psychogenic Polydipsia
Nephrogenic DI
DM
Central DI
a
Medications
P
Jaundice
D/D
Wilson's Primary IAD Hepatitis H
Wilson's Dz
PBC
Infectious
Alcoholic
Drug Induced
Hepatits
Hemochromatosis, Hemolytic jaundice
Leg Pain
B/L
U/L
TRAMADAL
Trauma
Radiculopathy
Atherosclerotic VD
Medicationss(statins)
DVT, Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Gert C FROB
DVT
Cellulitis
Fracture
Radiculopathy, Rheumatoid
Osteomyelitis
Baker's Cyst, Bleeding
Hematemesis
D/D
Throat and Stomach

Esophageal Varices
Mallory Weiss
Gastric Erosions
Duodenitis
Perforated Ulcer
Hearing Loss
Conductive
D/D
COT
Cerumen Impaction, Cholesteatoma
Otitis media effusion, Otosclerosis
Tympanic Perforation, Tympanosclerosis
Tumors
Hearing Loss
Sensorineural
D/D
PANDOM
Presbycusis
Acoustic Neuroma
Noise induced
DM
Ototoxicity
Meniere's
Vision Loss
D/D
HIT MAG DC
HTN retinopathy, Hyperviscosity syndromes
Illegal drugs
Temporal Arteritis, Trauma(Unilaterals both)

Macular Degen
Glaucoma

DM
Cataract
Brain Tumor
Burning Urination
D/D
CUP VP
Cystitis
Urethritis
PID

Vulvovaginitis
Pyelonephritis
Oropharyngeal dysphagia
D/D
MR SPIT

MG, Meds
Radiation

Stroke
Parkinsonism, Polymyositis
I
Thyromegaly
Phone Case
ON CALL IDIOT
Onset
Number of times/day

Consistency, color, content
Associated sx
Listless baby, lethargic
Liquids not passing?

Immunizations?
Diet change, Dehydration, day care, developmental milestones
Infections in family, IC mom
ORS counseling(oral rehydration solution)
Travel
ORS?
Oral rehydration solution
4 cups water
1 tsp salt
8 tsp sugar
Social Hx?
SAD TONES
Smoke
Alcohol
Drugs
Travel
Occupation
Nutrition
Excercise
Stress
Constipation
STOOLED
S h/o surgery, SC trauma, MS
Thyroid problem
Oxycodone
Occult blood(Colon Ca)
Low fiber
Excess calcium
DM gastroparesis
Impotence
LIMP P3ENIS
Libido changes
Injury
Medications
Past/Present medical hx

Previous prostate sugery
Performance anxiety
Erection at all?
Nocturnal erections?
Incontinence
Depression
Vaginal Discharge
ABCO
Amount
Blood
Consistency/color/content
Odor
Dark Urine
Fella Has DARK Pee
Foods
Hematuria

Drugs
Alkaptonuria
Rhabdomyolisis
Kernicterus(HyperBili)

PNH
Shoulder Pain
DEFORMS
Dislocation
Elderly abuse
Fracture
Osteoporosis
Rotator cuff injury
Myositis
Sac inflammation(bursitis), sprain
Knee pain
SPORTS
Septic Arthritis
Pseudogout, psoriatic arthritis, patello-femoral pain syndromes
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis. Reactive arthritis
Tophi(gout), Trauma
Sac inflammation(Burisitis)
Heel Pain
FOOT PAINS
Fat atrophy, foreign body
Osteomyelitis
Osteoarthritis
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendonitis

Plantar fascitis, Periostitis(calcaneum)
Arthritis, Apophysitis
Ischemia(PVD)
Nerve entrapment(joggers foot)
Stress fracture, Spurs
Upper Extremity Pain
CHART
Carpal Tunnel, Cervical Spondylitis
Herniated disk
Referred pain from cardiac ischemia
Thoracic outlet syndrome,Tenosynovitis, Trauma