Assignment
Case Study I
A 37-year-old male patient came to your primary care clinic c/o of a lesion in his genital area (see pic below). Pt states that the lesion appeared 7 (seven) days ago. Pt denies pain in the area. Pt states using some cream with no improvement.
a. What other information you would need from this patient (Please include at least 5 five)
b. What would it be the epidemiological information you may take into consideration in this case?
c. What would it be your first impression diagnosis for this case and what testing/screening labs you would order (please provide rationale)
d. Would you apply any empiric treatment based on your diagnosis?
e. What type of education you would provide to this patient?
Case study II
66-year-old female patient comes to your clinic with a PMH of Hypertension and arthritis in her right knee. Pt states that 72 hours ago she underwent an infiltration in his right knee at this rheumatologist doctor's office because she complained of pain no resolved with NSAID.
Today she presented to your primary office with pain in her right knee, with signs and symptoms of fever (102ºF) and reduced mobility.
a. What do you suspect?
b. What would you order for this patient, and what do you think you would find?
c. What would it be your recommendation in this case?
d. Would you recommend any empirical treatment? For how long?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
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