Ldm Case Studies

NH hospitalization record reveals a medical history of a non-injurious stroke, numerous episodes of sickle cell crisis, acute chest syndrome and chronic asthma. NH is prescribed a daily regimen of medications including a daily dose of 15,00 mg hydroxyurea, 1 mg folic acid for his SCD and 44 mcg of inhaled fluticasone for his asthma. Currently, while suffering from sickle cell crisis, NH is prescribed oxycodone 5mg, Toradol 21 mg IV solution, acetaminophen, and morphine as well as a continuous IV drip of D5 ½ NS, KCL. Due to the opioids and level of pain NH has endured the last 4 days (since beginning of crisis) he is exhausted and considered a fall risk due to his fatigue and reports that he naps off and on throughout the day and only gets out of bed to use the

The patient was admitted to the hospital by her daughter after discovering that she had abandoned her medication and was significantly experiencing adverse effects from the withdrawal. The patients’ medical history included renal dysfunction, anemia, malnourishment, back pain, and a family history of mental health. The patient has a psychiatric history of being previously placed in the same clinical structure eight months ago due to related issues including the failure to take her medication and increased levels of mental health conditions that led

The hospital is seen as generally seen as a place of sickness, disease and a place where people are going through some of the most challenging hardships of their lives. As they endure these hardships, there is a significant amount of physical and mental stressed place upon the patient and

history of urinary and bowel incontinence. The patient is confused, afebrile, and hypotensive with a blood pressure of 82/44 mm Hg. His respiratory rate is 28 breaths/min

S- 3671 dispatched to a m pt C/O of abdominal pain and black stool. Pt is a 49 y/o m whose C/C is abdominal and lower back pain. Pt also states that he is experiencing cramping around his left ribcage. Pt states that he has been experiencing N/V/D for the past four days. Pt also states that his bm's have produced black, watery stool since the monday prior to the incident date. Pt is able to provide EMS personnel with a detailed medical Hx that includes HIV, acid reflux, and recently diagnosed COPD. Pt also states that he recently stopped smoking cigarettes. Pt is also able to provide EMS personnel with a list of medications that he is currently taking that includes Duloxetine, Stribild, Ranitidine, Aripiprazole, oxycodone, and proair. Pt states that he has not taken any of his prescribed medications for the past four days prior to the incident date. Pt states that he has allergies to Kaletra and gabapentin. Pt states that his primary

History of Present Illness BH is a pleasant 62- year old male who has been treated at Daybreak since June, 2014. He has been treated for hypertension, gout, renal insufficiency, pre-diabetes, hyperlipidemia and elevated cholesterol. He has a history of alcohol abuse.

Case Study Mr. Hightower is a 52 year old male with a PMH Type 2 DM, Hyperlipidemia, and HTN. He is a new patient to your office stating he stopped his meds several months ago and he cannot remember what he took in the past. His BP is 150/90. HR 88, RR 20 BMI 35. HGB A1C is 9.6, Total chol 225, LDLs 183, HDL 35. CBC, CHem, LFTs are wnl except for glucose of 124. Discuss the focused pertinent physical exam for this patient as well as what further diagnostics are needed in providing evidenced based care. What medications are important to start for this patient to treat his co-morbidities. Include the follow-up for this gentleman along with pertinent diagnostics needed at

The patient is an 85-year-old female who is brought to the ED by her family because of increasing confusion and supposedly she had a degree of altered mental status of two hours previous to presentation. In the ED she is completely worked up. CT shows advanced atrophy with

Although member goes to SDC 4 days per week, he is at home mostly alone. Member’s wife only comes home 2 days per week due work. Member experienced moderate pain due Dx. Osteoarthritis, have an unsteady gait, experiences dizziness (new medication Flomax 0.4 milligram) and is a risk of

This is 38 year old white female. Patient has several issue, chronic back pain, left eye blindness, leg neuraliga and numbness, insomnia, depression Hep B&C positive. Patient reports MVA 18 years ago, lost her mother and father and injured her back and lost her right eye sight. Patient has a history of chronic depression and night terror and she was taking seroquel. Patient has impaired hip joint immobility related injury and chronic pain. Patient reports she is depressed but denies thoughts of suicide or homicide. Patient states she has a history of iv drug use, and her sexual encounter are only with other females. Patient was diagnosed with Hep B &C and doesn't know what to do. Also it has been a long time since she had her eyes checked.

Claimant reports history of multiple medical complaints. Since the age of 60 she reports struggling with urinary incontinence, which impacts her functioning at work. She reports feeling ashamed and guilty that she is unable to control her urination and has the need to periodically utilize the restroom or

This is 39 year old AAM. Patient is here with several complaints. Patient has no medical condition, or long term medications. Patient denies any other issues except as listed.

• AA explained the case and its etiology Gc is 75 and had been in and out of the center many times never completed treatment at detox, AA as well highlighted that Gc will not be admitted again to the center

Patient denies chest pain, SOB, N/V/D. Patient is a current tobacco user, denies use of alcohol or illicit

This is 58 year old AAM. Patient reports he was told several times, by nurses at the health fairs, that he has HTN. Patient is here today to discuses and start on his BP meds. Patient reports intermittent headache at times and blurred vision, denies chest pain, SOB, N/V/ D, or fever. Patient is a current tobacco (1 pack/day) and alcohol user (1 -2 beers at bed time), denies use of illegal drugs.