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Yearly Exam Report for K.C.

K.C. presented for a yearly exam where her blood pressure was elevated at 137/90 and 140/90. She reported a history of high blood pressure and being off medication for 3 years. She was experiencing stress due to business and family issues, including her daughter coming out as a lesbian and the recent death of her grandmother. She wanted to consider restarting medication to help manage her blood pressure and stress during this difficult time.

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Yearly Exam Report for K.C.

K.C. presented for a yearly exam where her blood pressure was elevated at 137/90 and 140/90. She reported a history of high blood pressure and being off medication for 3 years. She was experiencing stress due to business and family issues, including her daughter coming out as a lesbian and the recent death of her grandmother. She wanted to consider restarting medication to help manage her blood pressure and stress during this difficult time.

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Student name:

Alyssa Matulich Date: 2/17/19


UTC SON Health Clinic

Patient’s Name: K.C Date of Birth: 1975 Date of Office Visit: 3/6/19

Reason for Visit:

HPI: Pt came in today for a yearly exam. With vitals pt blood pressure was 137/90 and 140/90 in office. Pt states she has a
history of high blood pressure and used to be on medication but came off about three years ago and has not had any issues
with her blood pressure since then. Denies headaches, palpatations, dizziness, lightheadedness, and palpatations. She was
taking lisinopril 10mg and it managed her blood pressure well. Pt states that she was not surprised it was elevated because
she is under a lot of stress. Pt states that she owns her own business, her daughter just told her she was a lesbian, and her
grandmother passed away a month ago. She states that since her daughter told her that she was a lesbian she was been
very upset. She states that she was having a hard time already having lost her mother about a month ago but now her
emotions are even more all over the place. Pt was wanting to possibly start on a medication to help her through this tough
time. She is just so overwhelmed and doesn’t know where to go or what to do and it is starting to affect her marriage and
business. Denies suicidal thoughts. Pt states that her periods have started to spread out and do not come every 28-30 days
anymore. One time she states her period was two weeks late and then she had another period 22 days after that and then
she "missed" her next period completely. LMP 1/19/19. She states that she has moderate bleeding with her periods and
recently they have been more painful and heavy with cramps over the past 3-4 months. She states that her mother had a
hysterectomy at 33 and her grandmother had one at 40. No history of uterine or ovarian cancer. Pts husband had a
vasectomy fifteen years ago. Pt states she had been working on losing weight and lost 25 lbs but over the past few weeks
she has gained 5-10 pounds. Last Pap Feb 2018. Last mamogram 2/5/2019.

Past Medical History (illnesses, surgeries, hospitalizations, etc.): pt had gallbladder removed five years ago. She has only
been hopitalized for the deliveries of her three babies vaginally. Pt has a history of HTN but has been off medication for
about three years.

Family History: Denies history of diabetes, CA, heart disease, and thyroid disorder, migraines, and HTN.

Social History: Pt lives at home with her husband and 18 year old son. She runs her flower business out of her home. Her
husband is a pastor and she is very involved in her church.

Have you ever used tobacco? Yes Never smoked


Number of packs per day:     
Quit:     (year)
Number of years smoking:     
Do you plan to quit?
Yes No When?
How much alcohol do you drink? Yes None
How much? Less than 7 drinks per week
Have you ever used illicit drugs? Yes No
More information:      
Do you exercise? Yes No
How often? Rarely
What do you do? Walking
What does your diet consist of? 24 hour diet recall: Breakfast: oatmeal and english muffin. Lunch
chicken salad and crackers, dinner chicken breast and broccoli.

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Do you eat vegetables? Yes, a few times a week
Do you eat sweets? Yes, a few times a week
Do you drink water? Yes, everyday
Do you drink caffeine?
Yes No
Are you sexually active? Yes No In the past, but not currently
How many partners in the last 12 months? 1
How many lifetime partners? 1

Medications: Denies taking any medication. Allergies & Reaction: NKA

REVIEW OF SYSTEMS
If positive, mark with an X and describe further. If all negative, select ‘denies all’. If not performed, leave blank.

Constitutional: Fever Chills Fatigue Weight gain Weight loss Diet changes Denies all Notes: Pt states she
had been working on losing weight and lost 25 lbs but over the past few weeks she has gained 5-10 pounds probably due
to stress.

Eyes: Itching Burning Vision changes Discharge Denies all Notes:      

ENT: Sore throat Hoarse Nosebleed Ear pain Drainage Congestion Dental problems Denies all
Notes:      

Respiratory: Shortness of breath Cough Sputum Wheezing Denies all Notes:      

Cardiovascular: Chest pain Palpitations Racing heart Edema Dyspnea on exertion Denies all Notes: Pt states
that there are times when she feels overwhelmed and her heart races because of the stress.

GI: Abdominal pain Nausea Vomiting Heartburn Dysphagia Constipation Diarrhea Melena
Hematochezia Denies all Notes:      

GU: Urinary frequency Burning Itching Vaginal Discharge Pain with sex Denies all Notes:      

Female: Breast pain Breast lumps Breast discharge Heavy bleeding Painful periods Irregular periods
Denies all Notes: Pt states that her periods have started to spread out and do not come every 28-30 days anymore. One
time she states her period was two weeks late and then she had another period 22 days after that and then she "missed"
her next period completely. She states that she has moderate bleeding with her periods and recently they have been more
painful with cramps over the past 3-4 months. She states that her mother had a hysterectomy at 33 and her grandmother
had one at 40. No history of uterine or ovarian cancer.

MS: Pain Stiffness Swelling Joint pain Denies all Notes:      

Hematology / Lymph: Bleeding Bruising Enlarged lymph nodes Tender lymph nodes Denies all Notes:      

Endo: Excessive thirst Cold intolerance Heat intolerance Night sweats Hair loss Denies all Notes: Pt states
she has started to have night sweats and hair thinning over the last six months.

Skin: Rash Lesion Ulcer Pigment changes Changing moles Nail problems Denies all Notes:      

Psych: Sadness Irritability Suicidal thoughts Anxiety Insomnia Sleep problems Denies all Notes: She

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states that since her daughter told her that she was a lesbian she was been very upset. She states that she was having a
hard time already having lost her mother about a month ago but now her emotions are even more all over the place.

Neuro: Headache Numbness Tingling Burning Pain Dizziness Vertigo Denies all Notes:      

Immune: Environmental allergies Sneezing Rhinorrhea Denies all Notes:      

Additional ROS information:      

PHYSICAL EXAM
Height 5'1" Weight 212lbs BMI       BP 137/90 T 98.8 P 91 R 16 Pain 0/10 Reason for pain:     

General: middle aged caucasian women, sitting on edge of bed

Skin/Hair/Nails: Skin is warm, dry, smooth and clean throughout. Color is appropriate for race. Hair on scalp is
thin, dirty blonde, shoulder length bob, and straight. Nails on hands are clean, well-groomed, firm and without
deformities.

Eyes: Sclera white bilaterally.

ENT/Mouth: Buccal mucousa intact throughout.

Neck/Thyroid: Neck is symmetrical without deformities. Thyroid midline, symmetrical, without enlargement or
tenderness.

Lungs: CTA throughout bilaterally. Symmetrical chest expansion.

CV: Heart RRR. S1 and S2 equal. No splitting, gallops, rubs, murmurs, or snaps.

Breasts: Medium sized breasts, pendulus, nipples symmetrical, No skin changes, nipple discharge, retraction,
lesions, masses or tenderness appreciated on exam. No lympadenopathy in axillary region bilaterally

Abdomen: Flat, soft, and symmetrical without tenderness in all four quadrants. Bowel sounds active in all four
quadrants.

Female Genitalia:

Vagina: Vaginal walls are ruggated, light pink and moist without lesions.

Cervix: Pink and smooth. No friability of cervix. No cervial motion tenderness. No discharge coming
from cervical os

Uterus: Small, midline, firm, smooth, mobile, and non-tender

Adnexa: No masses or tenderness with palpation

Rectum:      

MS: Upper and lower extremities with full ROM and strength 5/5.

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Neuro: A&[Link]. Speech clear and organized.

Lymph: No pre/postauricular, ant/posterior cervical chain, occipital, submandibular, submental,


supraclavicular,

infraclavicular, axillary, inguinal node lymphadenopathy

Psych: Pt cooperative during interview. Tearful when talking about daughter and mother.

Additional PE information:      

In-Office Diagnostics and Results:

UPT- negative

Differential Diagnoses (provide rationales and references):


1. Hypertension●Normal blood pressure – Systolic <120 mmHg and diastolic <80 mmHg ●Elevated blood
pressure – Systolic 120 to 129 mmHg and diastolic <80 mmHg ●Hypertension: •Stage 1 – Systolic 130 to
139 mmHg or diastolic 80 to 89 mmHg •Stage 2 – Systolic at least 140 mmHg or diastolic at least 90
mmHg. (Up to Date 2018) This pt has had 2 reading with the systolic higher than 140 and diastolic over
90.
2. Depression- Mood state, as indicated by feelings of sadness, despair, anxiety, emptiness,
discouragement, or hopelessness; having no feelings; or appearing tearful. Depressed (dysphoric) mood
may be normal or a symptom of a psychopathological syndrome or a general medical disorder. Minor
depressive episodes consist of depressed mood plus one to three other symptoms of major depression,
last for a minimum of two weeks, and cause clinically significant impairment or distress.
3.
4.      
5.      
6.      
Additional information:      

Assessment (ICD 10 codes, visit level codes, CPT codes):


Visit code-99214
Routine exam with normal findings- Z01.14
HTN I10
Depression F.33
UPT- 81025

Plan (evidence-based diagnostics, treatments, patient education, health promotion, health maintenance,
referrals, and follow-up for each assessment diagnosis):

Hypertension
- Start lisinopril 10mg 1 tab daily. Educated pt about possible side effects.
- Encouraged at home monitoring of bp twice daily and keeping a diary of blood pressures.
- Discussed life style changes to aid with lowering blood pressure like low fat diet and increasing exercise
- Follow up in two weeks. Pt to call the office if experiencing side effects of medication. Go to ED if
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experiecning chest pain or headache that is extremly painful and does not go away.
- Pt requests lab work to be preformed at next visit. Will run CBC, BMP, lipid panel, Thyroid panel, and
hormones at visit in to weeks.

Depression
- Start Lexapro 10mg daily.
- Discussed side effects and BBW of increased suicidal risk.
- follow up in two weeks.

Menopause
- Educated pt about peri-menopause and what to expect while transitioning into menopause. Educated pt that
some of the symptoms she is experiencing may be related to stress, thyroid, and other conditions at this time.
- Symptoms may include night sweats, sleep disturbances, hot flashes, dry thinning skin, etc
- Discussed possbile treatments if neccessary

Health Promotion and Prevention


- Alocohol consumptions- disscussed limiting alcoholic beverage intake on one per day and not binge drinking
- Yearly gynecological exam and pap starting at 21 or three years after first sexual encounter.
- Continue getting mammograms yearly per pt choice.

Additional Information:

Provider signature: Alyssa Matulich Date: 3/8/19

References:
Hawkins, J. W., Roberto-Nichols, D. M., & Stanley-Haney, J. L. (2016). Guidelines for nurse practitioners in gynecologic
settings (11th ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, LLC.

Basile, J., & Bolch, M. (2018, September 25). Overview of hypertension in adults. Retrieved from Up to Date

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K.C's weight fluctuations, losing 25 lbs followed by a gain of 5-10 lbs, reflect possible stress-induced changes impacting her metabolism and cardiovascular condition . Given her history of hypertension and recent stressors, these weight changes may exacerbate her blood pressure issues and contribute to the emotional stress cycle . Monitoring her weight alongside blood pressure could help manage her hypertension and overall stress .

K.C's Review of Systems (ROS) provides important insights correlating with her presenting complaints and potential diagnoses. Her reported night sweats and hair thinning within the last six months are indicative of perimenopausal symptoms, aligning with her reported irregular and painful periods . She denies cardiovascular symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, and dyspnea, but reports that stress leads to a racing heart, consistent with anxiety or stress-related increases in blood pressure . Additionally, her tearfulness when discussing personal issues supports a diagnosis of depression .

The patient, K.C, is experiencing multiple psychological stressors, including the recent death of her grandmother and the emotional distress following her daughter's revelation of being a lesbian. These factors have contributed to K.C feeling overwhelmed, which is affecting her marriage and business . Physiologically, she is under stress, evident by her elevated blood pressure readings (137/90 and 140/90 mmHg), and physical symptoms such as irregular and painful periods, night sweats, and hair thinning, which can indicate hormonal fluctuations possibly linked to perimenopause .

K.C's description of spreading, irregular, and more painful menstrual periods over the past few months, along with her family history of early hysterectomy, suggests potential hormonal imbalances or the onset of perimenopausal changes . These symptoms, coupled with night sweats and hair thinning, could indicate hormonal fluctuations characteristic of perimenopause, warranting further evaluation and management .

The possible diagnoses for K.C include hypertension and depression. Hypertension is considered due to her blood pressure readings of 137/90 and 140/90 mmHg, aligning with Stage 2 hypertension . Depression is suspected based on her tearfulness, feelings of being overwhelmed, and recent significant life events, such as the passing of her grandmother and her daughter's coming out, leading to emotional distress . Perimenopause symptoms like night sweats and irregular periods are also considered .

Discussions could focus on encouraging K.C to enhance her diet by increasing the intake of vegetables and reducing stress-related eating habits. Regular exercise should be encouraged beyond her current rare walking habits, potentially including structured physical activity to help manage her blood pressure . Limiting caffeine and alcohol consumption, maintaining a balanced diet, and engaging in regular relaxation techniques could further support cardiovascular health .

K.C's current health conditions may be influenced by her lifestyle choices and family history. She has a history of high blood pressure, previously managed with lisinopril, and family history of hysterectomy at early ages (mother at 33 years and grandmother at 40 years). Her occasional exercise routine and a diet that includes a moderate amount of vegetables and sweets, combined with her stated stress, could be exacerbating her health conditions. Additionally, her alcohol consumption, although less than 7 drinks per week, can still impact blood pressure .

K.C's active involvement in her church, alongside her husband who is a pastor, might offer social support which can be beneficial for mental health by providing a community network and emotional support . However, it might also add to her stress if these social dynamics create conflicting personal or societal expectations, especially regarding her daughter's sexuality, which is causing her emotional distress . Social support and stress from church involvement are thus dual factors impacting her health outcomes.

For hypertension, K.C is recommended to restart lisinopril 10mg daily, monitor her blood pressure at home, and make lifestyle changes like adopting a low-fat diet and increasing exercise frequency . Regarding her mental health, she is prescribed Lexapro 10mg daily, with explanation of possible side effects and the black-box warning of increased suicidal risk . Follow-ups are scheduled in two weeks for both hypertension and mental health concerns, with a plan for lab work including a comprehensive blood panel .

Educational interventions for K.C include information about the perimenopausal transition and its associated symptoms, such as night sweats and typical hormonal fluctuations. Stress management techniques are emphasized, which may include stress reduction strategies like mindfulness or cognitive-behavioral therapy. Diet and exercise lifestyle modifications were discussed, including limiting alcohol intake and encouraging regular physical activity, in order to manage her blood pressure and overall stress levels .

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