Case Study
Date of visit: November 7, 2017
A 56-year-old Caucasian female presents to the office today with complaints of fatigue.
Upon further questioning you discover the following subjective information regarding the
chief complaint.
History of Present Illness
Onset "about 2-3 months"
Location Generalized
Duration Constant
Characteristics Progressively worsening since onset, feelstired all
of the time, sleeps 8hrs per night but does not
feel well rested. "No energy to do anything I
normally can do"
Aggravating factors Exertion
Relieving factors None identified
Treatments None
Severity Denies pain; missed 1 day of work 2 weeks ago
because "couldn't get out of bed"
Review of Systems(ROS)
Constitutional Deniesfever, chills, or recent illnesses. +5lb.
weight gain since last visit 6 months ago.
Eyes No visual changes or diploplia
ENT Denies ear pain, coryza, rhinorrhea, or ST. Had
tonsillectomy as child Deniessnoring or history of
sleep apnea.
Neck Denies lymph node tenderness or swelling
Chest Denies cough, SOB, DOE or wheezing
Heart Denies chest pain
Abdomen Denies N/V/D. + Constipation
Endocrine Denies polyuria, polydipsia. + cold intolerance.
Menopause status x 5 yrs.
Skin No changes in skin, hair or nails
Psych Reports worsening of depressive symptoms but
thinks it is because she is so "unproductive" lately
and tired all of the time. -Suicidal or homicidal
thoughts. Sleeping 8-9hrs per night (no changes),
but not feeling rested.
Musculoskeletal Generalized weakness and intermittent muscles
cramping in calves
History
Medications Multivitamin,
B
-Complex, Prozac 20mg,
Bisoprolol-HCTZ 2.5mg/6.25mg, Calcium 500mg +
Vit D3 400IU.
PMH HTN, Depression, Postmenopausalstatus
PSH Tonsillectomy
Allergies Iodine dyes
Social Married; Works full time as office manager of an
internal medicine office; 2 kids (grown)
Habits Denies cigarettes or drug use. +Occasional glass
of wine (1-2 per month).
FH Maternal GM & GF deceased with CHF, T2DM and
HTN;
Mother alive (age 82) +HTN, +Hyperlipidemia,
+T2DM;
Father alive (age 84) +HTN, +Hyperlipidemia,
+T2DM, +ASHD (s/p CABG 2 years ago). Also had
+CVA at time of CABG (work-up revealed +DVT
and +PFO; remains anticoagulated);
Oldest child (26) with seasonal allergies
Youngest child (24) with Bipolar depression and
ADHD, and anxiety
Physical exam reveals the following:
Physical Exam
Constitutional Middle aged Caucasian female alert, oriented and
cooperative
VS Temp-98.2, P-74, R-16, BP 146/95, Height: 5'7",
Weight: 180 pounds
Head Normocephalic, atraumatic
Eyes PERRLA
Ears Tympanic membranes gray and intact with light
reflex noted.
Nose Nares patent. Nasal turbinates without swelling.
Nasal drainage is clear.
Throat Oropharynx moist, no lesions or exudate.
Surgically removed tonsils bilaterally. Teeth in
good repair, no cavities.
Neck Neck supple. No lymphadenopathy. Thyroid
midline, small and firm without palpable masses.
Cardiopulmonary Heart S1 and s2 noted, no murmurs, noted. Lungs
clear to auscultation bilaterally. Respirations
unlabored. No pedal edema
Abdomen Soft, non-tender. BS active
Skin Skin overall dry, hair coarse and thick, nails
without ridging, pitting or discoloration
Psych Mood pleasant and appropriate.
Musculoskeletal Strength full throughout
Neuro DTRs 2+ at biceps, 1+ at knees and ankles
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