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Hematological System - Examination ( Part 1 )

Discussion in 'PMDC Step 3 Preparation' started by Shazy, Oct 19, 2014.

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    History - Hematological System

    Anemia symptoms
    • Fatigue, weakness.
    • Dyspnea.
    • Blood in stools, melena.
    • Easy bruising, bleeding.
    • Heavy menstruation. If so, See Urogenital System Exam ( thread is located in STEP - 3 )
    Lymphoid symptoms
    • Infections.
    • Swelling of lymph nodes.
    • Pain in lymph nodes.
    • Order of nodal enlargement.
    Past medical, surgical history
    • Frequent infections.
    • Bleeding disorders.
    • Radiotherapy.
    • Recent trauma causing bleeding.
    • Surgery to GI.
    • Transplant surgery (immunodepression).
    Family history
    • Condition in a family member.
    • Hemophilia, von Willebrand's.
    • Sickle cell anemia.
    • Thalassemia.
    • Leukemia (Philadelphia chromosome).
    Social history
    • Smoking: ever smoked, how many per day, for how long, type [cigarette, pipe, chew].
    • Alcohol (B12 deficiency).
    • Origin (Mediterrannean: thalassemia).
    • Diet (B12, iron deficiency).
    • If AIDS suspected: sexual lifestyle.
    • Who is with you there at home.
    Drug history
    • Drug currently taking.
    • OTC's, esp. NSAIDs (bleeding).
    • Anticoagulant therapy.
    • Steroids (infections s/e).
    • Vitamins, supplements, esp. Iron, B12.
    • Allergies.
    • Drug allergies
     
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