QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE |
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Do you have a runny nose? - ANSWER-Reports runny nose
How long has your throat been sore? - ANSWER-began 1 week ago
When did your nose start running? - ANSWER-began 1 week ago
When did your eyes start itching? - ANSWER-began 1 week ago
have you treated your eyes with anything - ANSWER-denies
have you done anything for your runny nose - ANSWER-denies
have you taken any antihistamines - ANSWER-denies
have you taken any decongestants - ANSWER-denies
have you taken anything for your sore throat - ANSWER-lozenges as treatment
do the lozenges help - ANSWER-lozenges reduce symptoms
how often do you have a lozenge - ANSWER-every few hours
does drinking water help - ANSWER-water reduces symptoms
Asked about alcohol intake - ANSWER-When was your last alcoholic drink?
Inspect head and face - ANSWER-skull symmetry: symmetric
facial feature symmetry: symmetric
appearance: Papules, pustules, or comedones
,Inspect eyes and orbital area - ANSWER-orbital area: No visible abnormal
findings
Asked about triggers for eye symptoms - ANSWER-Does being around cats make
your eyes itch?
Asked about treatment of eye symptoms - ANSWER-Are you taking medication
for itchy eyes?
Asked about nasal problems - ANSWER-Do you have general nose problems?
Have you had nosebleeds?
Asked about sinus problems - ANSWER-Do you have frequent sinus congestion?
Followed up on trigger of nasal problem - ANSWER-Do your allergies trigger
your runny nose?
Followed up on treatment of nasal problem - ANSWER-Are you taking any
medication for your runny nose?
How have you been treating your runny nose?
Asked about current nasal problems - ANSWER-Do you have a runny nose right
now?
Ask about tobacco use - ANSWER-Do you smoke tobacco?
Do you vape?
Asked about ear problems - ANSWER-Do you have ear pain?
Inspect mouth and throat - ANSWER-oral mucosa: Moist and pink
throat color: Pink
throat texture: No abnormal findings
, tonsils: No visible abnormal findings
post nasal drip: No discharge
Do you have ear discharge?
Do you have vertigo?
Do you use cotton swabs in your ears?
Asked about hearing - ANSWER-Have you had changes in your hearing?
Do you have difficulty hearing?
Asked about mouth problems - ANSWER-Have you had bleeding gums?
Have you had mouth sores?
Have you had tongue problems?
Have you had dry mouth?
Asked about dentition - ANSWER-Do you have current dental problems?
When was your last dental visit?
Did you visit the dentist regularly as a child?
Did you have cavities as a child?
Do you floss?
Asked about throat problems - ANSWER-Have you had a sore throat?
Has your voice changed?