- An 89-year-old female complains of a “stabbing chest pain” and points to the area just below her scapula at the right mid-clavicular line. She states that she had an upper respiratory infection last week that “just seems to hang on.” She has no other complaints. In order of importance, describe three (3) questions that you would like to ask this patient and give a brief explanation of why. Which lab or imaging tests would you order for this patient? Why?
- What are some ways to create a physically and psychologically comfortable environment for both patient and practitioner during breast exams?
- A 22-year-old female complains of 3 days of watery diarrhea with 7 to 8 stools per day. She is drinking approximately “3 sodas a day” because she is “trying not to get dehydrated.” She has had very little another intake because “eating makes me have to go to the bathroom.” She denies other symptoms or allergies. From the information provided, list your differential diagnoses in the order of “most likely” to “possible but unlikely.”
- A 19-year-old male complains of “burning sometimes, when I pee.” He is sexually active and denies using any contraceptive method. He denies other symptoms, significant history, or allergies. From the information provided, list your differential diagnoses in the order of “most likely” to “possible but unlikely.”
- A 23-year-old female complains of severe left lower abdominal/pelvic pain for 6 hours. She states her last menstrual period was “about 3 or 4 weeks ago.” She is sexually active and denies using any contraceptive method. She denies other symptoms, significant history, or allergies. In order of importance, describe three (3) questions that you would like to ask this patient and give a brief explanation of why?
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