A progress note from Dr. John Gleason (Family Medicine), dated 06/11/2017, indicated that the claimant had been unable to work as she had been very fatigued and had a lot of pain and issues. She reported having a weakness, a burning sensation in at her back, and a poor balance with dilated eyes all the time. She also had a burning sensation in her legs and stated that she was unable to achieve orgasm for many years. Her BMI…
There is no wheezing or rhonchorous breath sounds. She does cough with deep inspiration at times. She did receive an albuterol nebulizer treatment here in the office, which she tolerated well. Following that, her pulse ox improved to 99%. She felt she was able to take a deeper breath without coughing.…
The target symptoms for this medication act by antagonizing dopamine and serotonin in the central nervous system and decrease symptoms of psychosis, specifically auditory hallucinations and delusions. Some major nursing concerns are an increase in suicidal thoughts, aggressive behavior, dizziness, extra pyramidal side effects as well as anticholinergic effects such as dry mouth, dry nasal passageways, dehydration and insomnia. Monitor CBC frequently during initial months from those with pre-existing low white blood cell count (Deglin et al., 2013, pg. 1112). The patient is also on Abilify, the target symptoms for this medication initiates at the dopamine and serotonin receptors and opposes activity at the 5-HT12.…
A progress note from Dr. Sharman, dated 06/14/2017, indicated that the claimant reported that her mood and function had been worsening. Objective findings showed depressed mood with a flattened affect. Escitalopram and Bupropion were…
Daily medication includes Diltiazem @ 120mg, and Hydrocodone. Over the counter medications include occasional use of Zicam, and Gas X as needed. Client is retired, living on the lower floor of family residence, family members provide care and meals. Overall health appears good, eats well, no elimination problems, sleeps well, does use FWW (since fall lead to broken toe) although she claims to not need it. Blood pressure is still elevated at 138/70, and heart rate is on the low side of normal at 62.…
Rigoberto last Neurological consult on 2/8/17 with no new recommendations. Last change on antiepileptic meds was on 11/9/16 with an increase in Zonegran to…
History of the Presenting Problem: Client stated that current problems have been persistent for every day, multiple times a day for 6 months. She reports noticing symptoms in September of this year, when the…
I am currently employed as a Primary Care Paramedic by BC Ambulance service. I 'm writing anonymously with the aid of my coworkers to discuss concerns about working conditions as a part-time employee. There have been some interest in the public recently* regarding response times of ambulance paramedics to 911 calls, including some on the mainland which resulted in death*. In both of these circumstances, paramedics were blamed for not responding promptly. As a result, we are now being very closely monitored* by BCEHS and questioned about any delays.…
After meeting with Frank and hearing the reason why he has come to therapy there are a few follow up questions that will help me better understand what is going on and how I can help. All of the follow up questions fall under three major categories: identity, friend’s death, and views on counseling. Exploring’s Frank identity is important because growing up in a Latino and Catholic home means that there are certain values and traditions followed that shape not only the person’s life but their world view. Questions that are pertinent to exploring his identity are asking what values he holds due to being Latino and/or being Catholic, is he a devout Catholic because of tradition or personal choice and has he experienced any discrimination because…
Hypnotherapy For Sleepwalking And Night Terrors Many people remember the popular comedy skit in the movie Step Brothers with Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly were they both woke up in the middle of the night and start sleepwalking. While a large majority of people found that skit funny, there were others that were reminded of their experience of sleepwalking episodes and night terrors daily. Not just experienced by little children, adults also have doubts in dealing with this issue. This article will explore alternative treatments like hypnotherapy to treat sleepwalking and night terrors. What Is Sleepwalking?…
all questions were answered to her satisfaction. Thank you very much. She will continue on Valtrex treatment dose at this…
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a condition where respiration stops for an extended period of time during sleep. This is generally caused by excessive relaxation of the soft tissues of the oropharynx and muscles of facial expression and mastication obstructing the airway. It has been theorized that the potentially life threatening Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS), directly and indirectly influences Periodontal disease. Literature Review Signs and symptoms of OSAS consist of snoring, abrupt awakening from sleep, apneic periods witnessed by a sleep partner, dry mouth, sore throat, and excessive daytime sleepiness.…
This section will show a description of Valerie’s problem and her diagnosis. Valerie demonstrated many features that are related with AN, and she meets the DSM-5 criteria for restricting type of AN. Valerie stated that she complained to her doctor about “frequent headaches and chronic fatigue”. She reported…
There are several methods to acquire feedbacks to improve quality care. One way is patient’s survey, it can be done by mailing questionnaires, interview over the phone or in person. Another way is listening post, it is important to become in tuned to what the patient or customer is communicating. Listening post strategies include focus groups, walk-throughs, complaint and compliment letters, patient and family advisory councils. Patient’s and customer’s feedback is important for an organization growth.…
One scene from the documentary, “Doctor’s Diaries,” that demonstrates the role of medical schools and hospitals in the socialization of physicians was one of the first scenes where Jay Bonnar got to see a patient for the first time. In the beginning of this documentary, Jay Bonnar is introduced as a psychiatrist. When the documentary gets to the part where he is sitting down with the female African American patient, Jay was extremely hesitant since that was the first patient he got to see. He even stated, “I don’t know a heck of a lot now inter-clinically, about what to do and when to do it.” He also said that, “the patient treated him more or less like a doctor but you are going to fumble and are going to be hesitant.…