Problem
An 80-year-old white female presents to the clinic with complaint of a new onset of left sided headaches for the past 10 days.
a) What focused history (HPI) questions would you ask the patient with regard to new headaches in an 80 yo female? Use OLDCARTS.
b) What specific questions would you ask in the ROS?
c) What components of the physical exam are pertinent to perform on this patient? Be specific and explain why you are performing the exam.
d) What subjective and objective findings would be considered "red flags" in this patient?
e) What is the differential diagnosis of headaches in this patient? Explain what these potential diagnoses are and how you would rule them in or out during your evaluation of this patient.