You are seeing Mrs. Diaz, a 68 year old female, who is in your office because she says she has recurrent episodes of ‘fainting.’ Take a focused history of her complaint. History Syncope Onset of syncope Timing of syncope Frequency Duration of syncopal episodes...
Please assess the volume status of Mr. Kennedy, a 61 year old male, and comment on your findings. Physical Examination Vitals Assesses heart rate by palpating the radial pulse Measures blood pressure while supine Assesses orthostatic changes by measuring blood...
You are seeing Mr. Alexander, a 55 year old male, in the ER for a one week history of worsening and debilitating chest pain. Take a focused history of his complaint. History Onset and duration of chest pain Location of pain Severity of pain Alleviating factors...
You are seeing Mrs. Chan, an 81 year old female, in the ER for a one week history of progressive shortness of breath. Take a focused history of her complaint. History Onset and duration of shortness of breath Progression of shortness of breath Alleviating factors...