Formulating a Differential Diagnosis for the Advanced Practice Provider

Introduction to Differential Diagnosis and Diagnosis of Common Problems


Section I: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat


Blurred Vision


Congestion


Ear Discharge


Enlarged Lymph Nodes


Eye Discharge


Eye Pain


Fever


Headache


Hoarseness


Mouth Lesions


Ringing in the Ears (Tinnitus)


Section I Supplemental Chapters*


Earache


Red Eye


Runny Nose


Sore Throat


Section II: Pulmonary System


Coughing Up Blood


Shortness of Breath


Wheezing


Section II Supplemental Chapter*


Cough





Section III: Cardiovascular System


Bradycardia


Chest Pain


Diaphoresis


Dizziness


Fainting


Lower Extremity Edema


Palpitations


Weight Gain


Section III Supplemental Chapter*


Weight Loss


Section IV: Gastrointestinal System


Abdominal Pain


Bloated


Dysphagia


Heartburn


Nausea and Vomiting


Rectal Bleeding


Rectal Pain


Vomiting Blood


Section IV Supplemental Chapters*


Constipation


Diarrhea


Iron Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia


Section V: Genitourinary System


Blood in Urine


Erectile Dysfunction


Flank Pain


Incontinence


Nocturia


Painful Urination


Priapism


Scrotal Mass


Scrotal Pain


Section VI: Musculoskeletal System


Foot Pain


Hip Pain


Knee Pain


Muscle Pain


Muscle Weakness


Shoulder Pain


Wrist Pain


Section VI Supplemental Chapters*


Ankle Pain


Elbow Pain


Hand Pain


Leg Pain


Low Back Pain


Section VII: Neurological System


Confusion


Delirium


Difficulty Speaking


Diplopia


Memory Loss


Tremors


Unsteady Gait


Section VIII: Gynecological System


Abnormal Uterine Bleeding


Amenorrhea


Bleeding


Discharge


Lesions


Pain with Intercourse


Pelvic Pain


Vaginal Irritation


Section VIII Supplemental Chapter*


Breast Masses / Lumps


Section IX: Dermatological System


Alopecia


Hives


Pain


Skin Rashes


Skin Ulcers


Vesicular Eruptions


Section IX Supplemental Chapters*


Itchiness in Skin


Skin Lesion


Section X: Endocrine System


Excessive Thirst


Fatigue


Night Sweats


Nipple Discharge


Sleep Disturbances


Urinary Frequency


Section XI: Psychological System


Anxiety


Depression


Insomnia


Panic


*All supplemental chapters can be found on www.connect.springerpub.com.

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