WEEK 10 EXPERT REVIEW OF A 48-YEAR-OLD
WITH FATIGUE AND IRRITABILITY
1: What is the primary complaint of the 48-year-old patient in Camilla
Franklin?- correct answer -s i-Human case study?- correct answer -
The primary complaint is fatigue and irritability.
2: How long has the patient been experiencing fatigue and irritability?-
correct answer - The patient has been experiencing these symptoms for
several months.
3: What is the patients occupation?- correct answer - The patient is a high
school teacher.
4: What significant lifestyle factor is noted in the patients history?- correct
answer - The patient has a high-stress job and a busy lifestyle.
, 5: Does the patient have any significant past medical history?- correct
answer - Yes, the patient has a history of hypothyroidism.
6: What medication is the patient currently taking for hypothyroidism?-
correct answer - The patient is taking levothyroxine.
7: Has the patient experienced any recent weight changes?- correct answer -
Yes, the patient has gained approximately 10 pounds in the last six months.
8: What are the patients sleep patterns like?- correct answer -
The patient reports difficulty falling asleep and frequent waking during the
night.
9: Does the patient consume alcohol or caffeine?- correct answer -
Yes, the patient drinks two cups of coffee daily and occasionally consumes
alcohol.