Case Scenario To Discuss In Class—No More Than 3 Sentences

13 Case Scenario To Discuss In Class No More Than 3 Sentences

I need 13 case scenarios to discuss in class, each no more than 3 sentences, including CC (Chief Complaint), impression, and treatment. Any age, any illness. No plagiarism. Word is okay, no need for APA style.

Case Scenario #1

CC: "I'm having diarrhea after a trip to Punta Cana." A 56-year-old male presents with severe diarrhea and abdominal cramps after returning from a trip, having consumed well-cooked food and bottled drinks but added ice in hot weather. Impression: Gastroenteritis. Labs ordered: stool culture. Treatment: Ciprofloxacin 500 mg daily for 7 days.

Case Scenario #2

CC: "I've been feeling chest pain and shortness of breath." A 62-year-old female with a history of hypertension presents with sudden chest pain radiating to her arm, accompanied by dizziness. Impression: Suspected myocardial infarction. Treatment: Oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin, and urgent transfer for cardiac assessment.

Case Scenario #3

CC: "I'm experiencing frequent urination and increased thirst." A 45-year-old male reports polyuria, polydipsia, and unexplained weight loss over one month. Impression: Likely diabetes mellitus. Treatment: Blood sugar monitoring, insulin initiation, and dietary counseling.

Case Scenario #4

CC: "My child has a fever and rash." A 4-year-old with a high fever and generalized rash, including red spots on the trunk and extremities. Impression: Possibly measles. Treatment: Supportive care, hydration, and isolating the patient.

Case Scenario #5

CC: "I have persistent cough and night sweats." A 30-year-old woman presents with a chronic cough, weight loss, and night sweats. Impression: Tuberculosis. Treatment: Initiation of anti-tubercular therapy after confirmed diagnosis.

Case Scenario #6

CC: "I have a painful swollen knee." A 25-year-old athlete complains of hot, swollen, and painful right knee after a sports injury. Impression: Septic arthritis. Treatment: Arthroscopic drainage and IV antibiotics.

Case Scenario #7

CC: "I'm feeling very anxious and having panic attacks." A 29-year-old woman reports recurrent episodes of intense fear, sweating, and rapid heartbeat. Impression: Panic disorder. Treatment: Cognitive-behavioral therapy and SSRIs.

Case Scenario #8

CC: "I have difficulty swallowing and weight loss." A 55-year-old male reports progressive difficulty swallowing solids and liquids, with weight loss over months. Impression: Esophageal cancer. Treatment: Endoscopy with biopsy and referral for oncology evaluation.

Case Scenario #9

CC: "My baby has been crying excessively and has a fever." An 8-month-old shows irritability, fever, and poor feeding. Impression: Otitis media or viral infection. Treatment: Symptomatic relief with antipyretics and antibiotics if bacterial infection confirmed.

Case Scenario #10

CC: "I'm experiencing frequent migraines." A 40-year-old female reports recurrent unilateral throbbing headaches with aura. Impression: Migraine with aura. Treatment: Triptans and lifestyle modifications to reduce triggers.

Case Scenario #11

CC: "I'm feeling extreme fatigue and joint pain." A 28-year-old female with photosensitivity and hair loss presents with fatigue and joint swelling. Impression: Systemic lupus erythematosus. Treatment: Corticosteroids and immunosuppressive therapy.

Case Scenario #12

CC: "I pass blood in my urine after exercising." A 35-year-old male reports hematuria following vigorous physical activity. Impression: Exercise-induced hematuria, rule out kidney stones. Treatment: Hydration and further renal assessment if persistent.

Case Scenario #13

CC: "I've developed numbness and weakness in my limbs." A 50-year-old with recent viral illness reports progressive weakness and numbness in legs. Impression: Guillain-Barré syndrome. Treatment: Hospital admission, IV immunoglobulin, and supportive care.

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