Case_Study_I_human_Florence_Blackman_CC_66_Year_old_Female_–_Chest

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CC: Intermittent squeezing chest pain • MSAP: Exertional “squeezing” mid-chest pain radiating to left arm, relieved by rest, worse with cold • Associated dyspnea on exertion • History: H... LD, HTN, previous smoker, family hx of heart disease • Stressful work History Questions: - How can I help you today? - Any other symptoms we should discuss? - Do you have any allergies? - Are you taking any OTC or herbal medications? - Any new or recent changes in medications? - What does the pain / discomfort in your chest feel like? (squeezing, pressure, crushing, burning, stabbing, aching, tingling, suffocating) - How severe (scale 1-10) is the pain in your chest? - Does anything make the pain in your chest better or worse? - What are the events surrounding the start of your chest pain? - Is there a pattern to your chest pain? - Have you had any trauma to your chest? - Does the pain in your chest radiate someplace else? Where? - Do you have unusual heartbeats(palpitations)? - Does the pain get worse with breathing? - Does your pain awaken you from your sleep? - Is your pain affected by what, when, or how much you eat? - Do you presently have heartburn, a food or acid taste in your mouth? - Do you drink alcohol? If so, what do you drink and how many drinks per day? - Do you have any of the following problems: fatigue, difficulty sleeping, unintentional weight loss or gain, fevers, night sweats? - Do you experience: SOB, wheezing, difficulty catching breath, chronic cough, sputum production? - Does anything make your shortness of breath better or worse? - How long does your SOB last? - Do you have any of the following: heat or cold intolerance, increased thirst, increased sweating, frequent urination, change in appetite? - Do you have any of the following: dizziness, fainting, spinning room, seizures, weakness, numbness, tingling, tremor? [Show More]

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