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Review of systems (ROS) Ears, Eyes, Nose, Mouth, and Throat (EENT) – macular degeneration, allergic rhinitis, deviated septum, sinusitis, nose bleeds, sleep apnea, tonsillitis, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, Cardiovascular - chest pain, shortness of breath, PND, palpitations, atrial fibrillation (AF), atherosclerosis, hypo/hypertension, aneurysms, pulmonary edema, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), cardiomyopathy, angina Respiratory – asthma, tuberclosis, cough, sputum (w/blood?), wheeze, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary embolism, cystic fibrosis, Gastrointestinal – crohns, ulcerative colitis, reflux, abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, bloody stool, Genitourinary - incontinence (stress or urge), dysuria (pain), haematuria, nocturia, frequency, vaginal discharge, menses regularity (heavy or light, duration, painful), last menstrual period (LMP), number of pregnancies and births, age at

menarche, menopause, any chance of pregnancy now? Musculoskeletal – lupus, connective tissue disorders, tendinitis, fibromyalgia, arthritis, gout, bone tumors Dermatology – skin cancer (Basal Cell, Kaposi’s Sarcoma), dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss, rosacea, itching, rash, cellulitis, acne, fungal infections Neurological – multiple sclerosis (MS), parkinson’s, tremors, encephalitis, dementia, seizures, stroke, brain/spinal tumors, 8-Jul-08 Page 1 migraines, headaches, neuropathy, alzheimers, Lou Gehrig Disease (or ALS – amytrophic lateral sclerosis), amnesia Psychiatric – Anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bi-polar, anorexia / bulimia, post-traumatic stress, substance-related Endocrine - Thyroid symptoms: Hyperthyroid - prefer cold weather, mood swings, sweaty, fatigue, weight loss despite increased appetite, tremor, palpitations, visual disturbances. Hypothyroid - prefer hot weather, slow, tired, depressed, thin hair, croaky voice, heavy periods, dry skin,

night sweats, sleeping pattern, appetite, fever, itch/rash Hematologic/lymphatic – Blood or lymph systems; leukemia, multiple myeloma, lymphomas, anemia, thrombocytopenia Allergic/immunologic – Eczema, hives, hay fever, asthma, anaphylaxis 8-Jul-08 Page 2