A Dizzy Blonde

This case is designed to get you thinking about how you tackle dizziness.

Points are awarded for good patient care or subtracted for less wise choices so be judicious in choosing your options. 

You are working in a rural centre. 

Your next patient is Mildred Blonde, 78, who says complains of being dizzy. She has had this before but it has never been this bad.

She seems quite a chatty old soul but can sometimes be a bit vague with her answers.

What would you like to ask her next with regards to her dizzy episodes

Have you had any fractures?
Describe what you mean by Dizzy
Have you injured your head recently?
Do you get nausea?
Do you get any problems with your eyes?
Do you get a headache?
Do you get weakness anywhere?
Do you have any difficulty speaking?
Do you get ringing in your ears?
Does the room seem to spin?
Do you get dizzy when you stand up?
Do you get dizzy when you roll over in bed?
Do you feel like you are going to pass out?
Do you get palpitations?
Do you get chest tightness?
Do you get short of breath?
Do you lose consciousness?
Do you get incontinence?

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    • Examination
    • Management
    • Summary
    • References
    Map: Mildred Blonde (2)
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