History of Present Illness H.J. presented to the ER late one evening complaining of a “racing heartbeat.” She is an overweight, 69-year-old white female, who has been experiencing increasing shortness of breath during the past two months and marked swelling of the ankles and feet during the past three weeks. She feels very weak and […]
Invasive aspergillosis. Scenario: A 49-year-old patient with rheumatoid arthritis comes into the clinic with a chief complaint of a fever. Patient’s current medications include atorvastatin 40 mg at night, methotrexate 10 mg po every Friday morning and prednisone 5 mg po qam. He states that he has had a fever up to 101 degrees F […]
Module 1 Assignment: Case Study Analysis In this Assignment, you will examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented. Identify cell, gene, and/or process elements that may be factors in the diagnosis, and you explain the implications to patient health. The Assignment Develop a 1- to 2-page case study analysis in which you: Explain […]
Ebrahim is a 54-year-old taxi driver who lives at home with his wife, and three teenage sons. He knows that he does not lead a very healthy lifestyle- he is morbidly obese with a BMI of 41 and enjoys what he calls “real food” rather than fruits and vegetables, or food that is low in […]
CASE STUDYClinical ScenarioMr Ian Dury is a 58 year old male living in rural South Australia. His wife Elizabeth passedaway 18 months ago from a prolonged battle with cervical cancer.Mr Dury has been transferred to the Sisters of Mercy Memorial Hospital (SMMH) AdelaideSouth Australia for investigation of chest pain and it is planned that he […]
