Case Study for Abnormal Labs
What are some questions you would ask related to the clinical presentation? Why?
What history data should you collect from this pt in order to narrow your diff? Why?
What physical examination findings would CONFIRM or RULE OUT your diagnosis? List 3 with your explanation as to how you confirmed or ruled out your differentials
What POS/NEG physical Examination data would expect to find/did you find? Pertinent positive & negatives emphasized
Would the exam be different for (a) an 80-yr-old male with the same presenting symptoms or (b) for a 3-yr-old female with the same presenting symptoms?
Screening and Diagnostic Testing with Rationale-“What are you looking for…?”
What tests would you order today to confirm or narrow your suspected diff dx, & why?
What are some probable causes of the presenting symptoms? Include history, physical, environmental, organisms, family history, social history, etc.
Health maintenance recommendations/precautions you would consider for this patient? (2.5 pts)
Accurate first-line pharmacotherapy, drug, dose (3 pts)
What are some non-pharmacological treatment options that you would recommend if appropriate? (1 pt)
What is your follow-up plan? Education specific? At what point is a referral indicated? (3 pts)
