Basic Principles of Pharmacology - UTA：药理学的基本原则——UTA.ppt

Objectives ? Discuss systemic pathology and how it differs from musculoskeletal injury/illness ? Discuss general and system-specific symptoms associated with general medical illnesses ? Discuss the role of differential diagnoses in assessing general medical illnesses ? Discuss red flags and their role in pathology assessment ? Discuss the general procedures used to assess general medical illnesses Assessment of General Medical Illnesses ? History – plaints – Medical history – Family history ? Palpation ? Inspection ? Special Tests – Vital signs – Percussion – Auscultation – Neurological screening General Systemic Symptoms Symptom Potential System of Origin or Condition Fever, chills, sweats Severe night pain Unexplained weight change Unusual fatigue Key System-Specific Symptoms Symptom Potential System of Origin or Condition Chest pain or palpitations Shortness of breath Dizziness, light- headedness, fainting Nausea Key System-Specific Symptoms Symptom Potential System of Origin or Condition Loss of control of bowels (diarrhea) Difficulty, bleeding, or pain with urination Difficulty, bleeding, or pain with bowel movement Visual disturbances Key System-Specific Symptoms Symptom Potential System of Origin or Condition Numbness, weakness, burning or tingling Differential Diagnosis ? Your assessment may identify more than one condition that might be causing the problem Red Flags ? Signs or symptoms that warrant referral to a physician Red Flags ?????? Red Flags ?????