Most Important Mnemonics for Step 2 Cs
HISTORY & PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
HPI (history of present illness) ALL CASES: OPD CSF AAA PAIN: OPD CSF LIQR AAA OPD CSF ABCDO FLUIDS: (Vomiting, Diarrhea, constipation, cough, vaginal discharge) O Onset of the symptom + precipitating factors P Progression D Duration C Constant /Intermittent S Settings F Frequency L Location of the symptom (forehead, wrist...) I Intensity of the symptom (scale 1-10, 6/10) Q Quality of symptom..BCDSPP(burning,Cramping,dull,Sharp,pulsating,pressure like) 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) A Amount B Blood C Color C Consistency C Content D Duration O Odor UG Hx: OPD-CSF-AAA + FINISH PUBC
F Frequency (How frequent do u have to pass urine?) I Incontinence (Do u have trouble holding Ux until u get to BR?) N Nocturia ( do u have 2 wake up @ Night to go to BR?) I Incomplete emptying (do u feel fullness even after Ux) S Stream (How is ur flow of urine? is it cont. or is there any dribbling after Ux?) Strain (Do u have to strain during Ux) Stone (have u passed stones in the past?) H Hematuria (did u notice any blood), Hesitancy (do u have 2 wait b4 starting Ux) P Pyuria (was there any pus in ur Ux?) U Urgency (do u have 2 rush to BR to Ux?) B Burning (dysuria) (does it burn) C COLOR
1 drkhalilezekiel@yahoo.com PMH (past medical history)
PAM HUGS FOSS
P Previous presence of the symptom (same CC), Past Medical problems (↑BP, ↑BS,U , idney prob., Rhinitis,Sinusitis, sthma,) A Allergies (drugs, foods, chemicals, dust ...) M Medicines (R U taking any prescription medications/any over-the-counter med.), H Hospitalization for any illness in the past (Trauma, surgery) U Urinary changes ( esp if diabetic, elderly...) G Gastrointestinal complains (diet changes, bowel movements...) S Sleep pattern(difficulties falling/maintain asleep,wake up,snoring,med. to help
HPI (history of present illness) ALL CASES: OPD CSF AAA PAIN: OPD CSF LIQR AAA OPD CSF ABCDO FLUIDS: (Vomiting, Diarrhea, constipation, cough, vaginal discharge) O Onset of the symptom + precipitating factors P Progression D Duration C Constant /Intermittent S Settings F Frequency L Location of the symptom (forehead, wrist...) I Intensity of the symptom (scale 1-10, 6/10) Q Quality of symptom..BCDSPP(burning,Cramping,dull,Sharp,pulsating,pressure like) 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) A Amount B Blood C Color C Consistency C Content D Duration O Odor UG Hx: OPD-CSF-AAA + FINISH PUBC
F Frequency (How frequent do u have to pass urine?) I Incontinence (Do u have trouble holding Ux until u get to BR?) N Nocturia ( do u have 2 wake up @ Night to go to BR?) I Incomplete emptying (do u feel fullness even after Ux) S Stream (How is ur flow of urine? is it cont. or is there any dribbling after Ux?) Strain (Do u have to strain during Ux) Stone (have u passed stones in the past?) H Hematuria (did u notice any blood), Hesitancy (do u have 2 wait b4 starting Ux) P Pyuria (was there any pus in ur Ux?) U Urgency (do u have 2 rush to BR to Ux?) B Burning (dysuria) (does it burn) C COLOR
1 drkhalilezekiel@yahoo.com PMH (past medical history)
PAM HUGS FOSS
P Previous presence of the symptom (same CC), Past Medical problems (↑BP, ↑BS,U , idney prob., Rhinitis,Sinusitis, sthma,) A Allergies (drugs, foods, chemicals, dust ...) M Medicines (R U taking any prescription medications/any over-the-counter med.), H Hospitalization for any illness in the past (Trauma, surgery) U Urinary changes ( esp if diabetic, elderly...) G Gastrointestinal complains (diet changes, bowel movements...) S Sleep pattern(difficulties falling/maintain asleep,wake up,snoring,med. to help