* Mnemonics for USMLE Step 2 CS cases
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	meduploader - 03/10/09 00:56
	HPI (history of present illness) Ask for: LIQOR AAA L Location of the symptom (forehead, wrist…) I Intensity of the symptom (scale 1-10, 6/10) Q Quality of the symptom (burning, pulsating pain…) O Onset of the symptom + precipitating factors R Radiation of the symptom ( to left shoulder and arm) A Associated symptoms ( palpitations, shortness of breath) A Alleviating factors (sitting with my chest on my knees) A Aggravating factors (effort, smoking, large meals) PMH (past medical history) Search for: PAM HUGS FOSS P Previous presence of the symptom (same chief complaint) A Allergies (drugs, foods, chemicals, dust …) M Medicines (any drugs the patient used) H Hospitalization for any illness in the past U Urinary changes ( esp if diabetic, elderly…) G Gastrointestinal complains (diet changes, bowel movements…) S Sleep pattern (waking up/going to sleep…) F Family history (simmilar chief complaints/serious illness) O OB/GYN history (LMP, abortions, para…) S Sexual habits (active/preferences/STD…) S Social life (job/house/smoking/alcohol…..) Pain history checklist mnemonic:CLITORIS: Character Location Intensity Timing Onset Radiating Irritating and relieving factors Symptoms associated
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