Highlight any risk factors that might exist, existing medical conditions, present signs and symptoms or complains that the patient is suffering from.
Analyze the results of any diagnostic tests that were performed. Diagnostic tests include, physical exams, blood test, radiologic tests (x-ray, CT scans, etc.), and other functional tests.
Relate the medical treatment used to the underlying pathology.
Propose clinical management plan for the patientâs condition, and possible prognosis.
Case Study #2 K.H. is a 67-year-old African-American man with primary hypertension and diabetes mellitus. He is currently taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and following a salt-restricted weight loss diet. He is about 30 pounds over his ideal weight. At his clinic visit his blood pressure is noted to be 135/96. His heart rate is 70 beats/min. He has no complaints. His wife brought a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope with her in the hope of learning to take her husbandâs blood pressure at home. A. Risk factors, diagnostic tests, treatment and clinical management plan Highlight any risk factors that might exist, existing medical conditions, present signs and symptoms or complains that the patient is suffering from. Analyze the results of any diagnostic tests that were performed. Diagnostic tests include, physical exams, blood test, radiologic tests (x-ray, CT scans, etc.), and other functional tests. Relate the medical treatment used to the underlying pathology. Propose clinical management plan for the patientâs condition, and possible prognosis. B. Discussion Questions Questions will be made available in Class. Groups will discuss and present answers. Area of focus for questions- Risk factors for hypertension; Treatment of hypertension; Use of ACE inhibitors .
Highlight any risk factors that might exist, existing medical conditions, present signs and symptoms or complains that the patient is suffering from.
Analyze the results of any diagnostic tests that were performed. Diagnostic tests include, physical exams, blood test, radiologic tests (x-ray, CT scans, etc.), and other functional tests.
Relate the medical treatment used to the underlying pathology.
Propose clinical management plan for the patientâs condition, and possible prognosis.
Case Study #2 K.H. is a 67-year-old African-American man with primary hypertension and diabetes mellitus. He is currently taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and following a salt-restricted weight loss diet. He is about 30 pounds over his ideal weight. At his clinic visit his blood pressure is noted to be 135/96. His heart rate is 70 beats/min. He has no complaints. His wife brought a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope with her in the hope of learning to take her husbandâs blood pressure at home. A. Risk factors, diagnostic tests, treatment and clinical management plan Highlight any risk factors that might exist, existing medical conditions, present signs and symptoms or complains that the patient is suffering from. Analyze the results of any diagnostic tests that were performed. Diagnostic tests include, physical exams, blood test, radiologic tests (x-ray, CT scans, etc.), and other functional tests. Relate the medical treatment used to the underlying pathology. Propose clinical management plan for the patientâs condition, and possible prognosis. B. Discussion Questions Questions will be made available in Class. Groups will discuss and present answers. Area of focus for questions- Risk factors for hypertension; Treatment of hypertension; Use of ACE inhibitors .
