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Intrо аnd Chief Cоmplаint (PLO 2) Pаtient Infо and Chief Complaint: Patient name: Jamal Yamato Patient age: 60 years old Patient self-reported gender: Male Chief complaint: “Low back pain and a problem with urination.” Care setting: Internal medicine office, unscheduled walk-in Section Task 1: (A.) List ten (10) differential diagnoses for this patient scenario, based solely on the information provided above. [PLO 2] (B.) For each diagnosis, list two (2) symptoms, risk factors, or historical findings that would help you differentiate that specific diagnosis from the others. Each symptom, risk factor, or historical finding may only be used once in total when answering this question.
Pаtient Histоry: HPI: This is а 60-yeаr-оld male patient whо presents with a complaint of “low back pain and a problem with urination” that began 2-3 days ago. He reports his symptoms started as increased urinary frequency and “the urge to pee” more often than usual. The symptoms progressed to sensation of incomplete voiding, weak urine stream, burning with urination, and pain at the tip of his penis over the last 36 hours. Since onset, he states the pain is worse. The pain has now also spread to the generalized low back area and perineal area for the last 24 hours. Pt woke up this morning feeling “feverish” with chills but could not measure his temperature at home. Pt reports associated generalized body aches that began today and nausea without vomiting. Additionally, he reports generalized malaise and fatigue. He denies abdominal pain, hematuria, flank pain, night sweats, testicular pain or swelling, urethral discharge, and reports no unexpected weight loss or gain. Pt denies any preceding trauma or injury. He denies being sexually active since onset of these symptoms and denies history of exact similar symptoms in the past. No history of chronic back pain. No history of frequent UTIs or known STI/STD in the past. Medications: HCTZ 25mg, one tablet taken PO daily Aspirin 81mg, one tablet taken PO daily Atorvastatin 40mg, one tablet taken PO at bedtime Tamsulosin 0.4mg, one tablet taken PO daily Daily multivitamin (generic, OTC) – one tablet taken PO daily at breakfast Allergies: Ciprofloxacin (anaphylaxis by hx, as patient reports hx of throat swelling, rash, and itching once when taking this medication which required an ER visit) Past Medical History: Chronic conditions: Primary Hypertension (diagnosed 15 years ago) Hyperlipidemia (diagnosed 20 years ago) BPH (diagnosed 7 years ago) Surgeries: Appendectomy (at age 35) B/L tonsil- and adenoidectomy (age 19) Health Maintenance/Immunizations: Up-to-date on most recommended, age-appropriate vaccines including COVID, influenza, Tdap. He has not had a shingles or a pneumonia vaccine. Pt last colonoscopy was 11 years ago at age 49 (no concerning findings reported). Family History: Father: alive, 87 years old. Known hx of hypertension, hyperlipidemia Mother: alive, 85 years old. Known hx of obesity, thyroid cancer (s/p thyroidectomy), HTN, hyperlipidemia Brother 1: alive, age 62, history of Type 1 DM Sister 2: alive, age 64, history of breast cancer s/p chemo and radiation Children: three, all alive and well Child 1 (female): Age 32, healthy Child 2 (male): Age 35, hx of kidney stones, HTN Child 3 (female): Age 36, hx of uterine fibroids, Type 1 autoimmune diabetes mellitus Social History: Tobacco/Vape: Remote hx of tobacco use (age 18-25, quit since age 25) Alcohol: An occasional glass of whiskey at family events Illicit drugs: Denies drug use since age 21-25 (when he was using marijuana) Marital/Sexual: Pt is divorced, recently started dating a 57 y/o female 3 months ago and is sexually active with that person. No reported contraceptive or birth control methods as he reports his partner is post-menopausal. Living situation: Lives in a condo in El Centro Job: Retired information technology (IT) software developer Hobbies: Building model airplanes, riding his bicycle every weekend, walks on the beach Diet: Pescatarian Religion: Catholic Sleep: Averages 7 hours of sleep per night ROS: Constitutional: See HPI. Skin: Denies hair changes, nail changes, rash, lesions, bruising, or skin discoloration. HEENT: Denies rhinitis, sore throat, congestion, ear pain or discharge, eye pain or change in vision, or headache. Denies hearing loss, tinnitus, or nasal discharge. No lymph node or gland swelling reported. CV/PV: No chest pain, palpitations, swelling, cyanosis, or edema of extremities. No syncope reported. Pulmonary: No cough, SOB, dyspnea, orthopnea, or PND. GI: See HPI. Denies constipation, diarrhea, fecal incontinence, abdominal distention, or heartburn. No blood in stool reported or dark/tarry stools. GU: See HPI. Denies urinary incontinence. MSK: See HPI. Denies joint swelling, or joint discoloration. No changes in gait. Neuro: Denies dizziness or lightheadedness, dysarthria, slurred speech, or weakness. Denies seizures, tremors, or confusion. No perineal area loss of sensation. Psych: Denies depression, mania, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation or hallucinations. Endocrine: Denies heat or cold intolerance, polydipsia, or polyphagia. Heme/Lymph: Denies easy bruising or gum bleeding. Section Task 2: (A.) Given the provided patient history, narrow your differential diagnosis list to your top three (3) most likely diagnoses. [PLO 2] (B.) List two (2) physical exam findings for each diagnosis that would help you rule in or rule out that diagnosis. Findings can be either positive or negative but should only be used once.