Case Study Examples Test #2

Jim has been taking antibiotics consistently for the last 8 weeks, and he is starting to develop watery diarrhea, fever and his abdomen hurts to the touch. What may Jim be diagnosed with?

C. Diff

Leo has been trying to work out, but complains of shortness of breath and angina. He has chest pain when he works out too hard, and has a family history of cardiopulmonary disease. What may Leo be diagnosed with?

CAD

Rose has been noticing that lately it is harder for her to breath than normal, as well as being more tired than normal after completing her day to day activities. When putting on her socks this morning, she realized that her socks are fitting tighter than normal. What may Rose be diagnosed with?

CHF

Jeffery is a construction worker who spends a lot of time in the sun. While looking in the mirror in the morning, he notices a spot on his nose that he used to think was a freckle, but has gotten larger. He also notices that instead of being smooth edges, it looks more like a splotch of paint. What is Jeffery likely to be diagnosed with? How would he get the diagnosis?

Cancer He would go to the doctor so that he can then be fully examined, get a blood test done, and do any imaging necessary.

Over the course of the afternoon, Jim has been having to use the restroom more often than normal and he knows that his blood sugar is higher than it should be. His wife said that his breath is fruity. What is Jim likely to be diagnosed with?

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Ginger is pregnant with her first child. She is halfway through her pregnancy, and is having issues with dizziness and headaches, as well as being overly fatigued. She has noticed a difference of how she feels based on what she has eaten that day. What may Ginger be diagnosed with?

Gestational Diabetes

Serena had unprotected sex, and has been having flu like symptoms for the last 4-6 weeks. She has also noticed a decrease in weight as well as swollen lymph nodes. What may Serena be diagnosed with?

HIV

Jeff is diabetic, and he has been eating a lot because it is the holidays over the last week. He is stressed because he is spending a lot of time with his family, and has been frequenting the bathroom more than normal. He has also been drinking a lot of water and his vision is blurry. What is Jeff likely to be diagnosed with?

Hyperglycemia

Fred has been feeling unwell for the last hour or so, and has a deep pressure in his chest. What may Fred be diagnosed with?

MI

Peter has been complaining of a headaches and generally feeling unwell. His doctor noticed a sore that looks infected and has drainage and pus. What may Peter be diagnosed with?

MRSA

Jerry has been having diarrhea and vomiting that is accompanied by intense stomach pain. When he went to the doctor, he tested negative for the flu. What may Jerry most likely be diagnosed with?

Norovirus

Kara has been having unexplained chest pain and coughing as well as being more tired than she knows that she should be. What may Kara most likely be diagnosed with?

TB

Sally, 7 years old, is almost always fighting some sort of cold and seems to pick up everything at school. She seems to always be eating but never gains weight and has a family history of diabetes. One day Sally is admitted to the ER because she presents with extreme dizziness and confusion. What is Sally going to most likely be diagnosed with? How will it be treated?

Type 1 Diabetes She will be insulin dependent for the rest of her life

Anna, 52 years old, is obese and lives a fairly sedentary lifestyle. She doesn't have the financial means to eat healthy, so she eats food that tends to be high in saturated fat, which has led her to having increasingly high blood pressure. She also has low energy levels, and after cutting her toe nails, she suffered from an infection that she has yet to be over. What is Anna likely to be diagnosed with? How will it be treated?

Type 2 Diabetes prevention/treatment of complications lifestyle management self monitoring blood glucose levels education

Linda has been in the hospital after a back surgery. Since surgery, she has been showing signs of a UTI as well as infection at the site of surgery. What my Linda be diagnosed with?

VRE

Sharon is about to start treatments for cancer. What signs and symptoms should her doctor make her aware of so that she is prepared?

anemia pain appetite loss edema alopecia fatigue lymphedema infection memory issues sleep disturbances