| 31 Case 31 scenario ( burning during urination )
Doorway information about patient
The patient is a 20-year-old woman who comes to the office due to burning during urination
Vital signs . Temperature : 38.3¡¦C (100.9F) . Blood pressure : 110/80 mmHg . Pulse : 82/min . Respirations : 16/min
Basic differential diagnosis
. Cystitis . Pyelonephritis . Urethritis . Vulvovaginitis . Pelvic inflammatory disease
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Case 31 sim.pt. instruction
If the doctor asks you about anything other than these , just say ¡§ no ,¡¨ or provide an answer that a normal patient might give.
You are a 20-year-old woman who has burning with urination
History of present illness
. 4 day of burning with urination . Fever to 38.3¡¦C (101F) , chills , and rigors . Urinating 10-12 times a day , sometimes with increased urgency and little urine . Dull , intermittent pain in the lower pelvic area , greenish vaginal discharge , and occasional blood in the urine . Similar episode 1 year ago; diagnosed as chlamydia and treated with doxycycline . Last menstrual period was 2 weeks ago . New sexual partner for the past 2 months . You do not use condoms ad have no pain during intercourse
Review of systems
. No back pain . No nausea , vomiting , diarrhea , or constipation . No abnormal vaginal bleeding
Past medical / family / social history
. No otters significant past medical issue or surgeries . Medications ; Oral contraceptive pill . No drug allergies . Father and mother are healthy ; no siblings . Single , lives alone . Occupation: college student . Smoking : No . Alcohol : Occasional heavy drink at parties . Recreational drugs : no
Physical examination
Abdomen: . Mild suprapubic discomfort with deep palpation . Non-distended , normative bowel sounds . No CVA tenderness
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Case 31 sim. pt. checklist
Following the encounter , check which of the following items were performed by the examinee
History of present illness/ review of systems
. Asked about the onset of dysuria . Asked about the frequency and urgency . Asked about hematuria . Asked about suprapubic , abdominal , and back pain . Asked about fever and chills . Asked about nausea and vomiting . Asked about vaginal discharge and abdominal vaginal bleeding . Asked bout pain during intercourse . Asked about last menstrual period . Asked bout sexual practices and contraceptive methods
Past medical /family/social history
. Asked about similar episodes in the past . Asked about past medical issues , hospitalizations , and surgeries . Asked about current medications . Asked about medication allergies . Asked about family health . Asked about tobacco , alcohol , and recreational drug use . Asked about sexual history . Asked about occupation
Examination
. Washed heads before examination . Examined without gown , not through gown . Auscultated abdomen . Palpated abdomen (superficial and deep), including suprapubic area . Palpated / percussed back for constoverbral angle tenderness
Counseling
. Explained physical findings and problems diagnosis . Explained further workup . Explained need for pelvic examination
Communication skills and professional conduct
. Knocked before entering the room . Introduced self and greeted you warmly . Used your name to address you . Paid attention to what you said and maintained good eye contact . Asked opened questions . Asked non-leading questions
. Asked one question at a time . Listened to what you said without interrupting me . Used plain English rather than technical jargon . Used appropriate transition sentences . Used appropriate draping techniques . Summarized the history and explained physical findings . Expressed empathy and gave appropriate reassurances . Asked whether you have any concerns/questions
Differential diagnosis
. Cystitis . Pyelonephritis . Urethritis . Vulvovaginitis . Pelvic inflammatory disease
Diagnostic study/studies
. Pelvic examination . CBC with differential . Urinalysis . Culture of urine . Urine PCR assay for gonorrhea and chlamydia
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Case 31 clinical summary
Clinical Skills Evaluation Case 31 Patient Note
The following represents a typical note for this patient encounter . the detail may vary depending on the information given by the simulated patient.
History : Describe the history you just obtained form this patient . Include only information (Pertinent positives and negatives) relevant to this patient¡¦s problem(s).
. 20-yo woman with 4 days of dysuria , increased urinary frequency and urgency , fever , chills , and an episode of hematuria . New sexual partner 2 months ago with no condom use . Treated for chlamydia cervicitis a year ago with similar symptoms . Intermittent suprapubic pain with green vaginal diachange
ROS : No back pain , nausea , vaginal bleeding , pain with intercourse , vomiting , diarrhea , or constipation PMHx : None PSHx : None Meds : Birth control pills Allergies : None FHx : Father and mother are healthy SHx : No smoking , occasion alcohol use
Physical examinations : Describe any positive and negative findings relevant to this patient¡¦s problem(s) . be careful to include only those parts of the examination performed in this encounter.
. Vital signs : Temperature, 38.3¡¦C (100.9F) ; blood pressure , 110/80 mmHg ; pulse , 82/min; and respirations , 16/min . Abdomen : Mild suprapubic discomfort on deep palpation , non-distended , normative bowel sounds , no CVA tenderness
Data interpretation : Based on what you have learned from the history and physical examination, list up to 3 diagnosis that might explain this patient¡¦s complaint(s) . List your diagnoses from most to least likely . For some cases , fewer than 3 diagnosis will be appropriate . the , enter the positive and negative findings form the history and the physical examination (if present) that support each diagnosis . Finally , list initial diagnostic (if any) you would order for each listed diagnosis (eg,restricted physical examination maneuvers, laboratory tests , imaging ECG , etc).
Diagnosis #1 : Cystitis
History finding(s) . Increased urinary frequency and urgency . Fever , chills . Hematuria, dysuria
Physical examination finding(s) . Suprapubic discomfort . Fever
Diagnosis #2 : Pyelonephritis
History finding(s) . Increased urinary frequency and urgency . Fever , chills . Hematuria, dysuria
Physical examination finding(s) . Fever
Diagnosis #3 : Cervicitis
History finding(s) . Fever . Vaginal discharge . New sexual partner with no condom use . History of previous cervicitis
Physical examination finding(s) . Fever
Diagnostic studies
. Pelvic examination . Nucleic acid amplification test for chlamydia and gonorrhea . Urinalysis . Urine culture . CBC with differential
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