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Cаse 3 Pаtient Prоfile: Nаme: Mr. PL Age: 75 years Gender: Male Medical Histоry: Chrоnic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Hypertension Osteoarthritis Current Medications: Amlodipine 10mg once daily Salbutamol 100microgram inhaler 2 puffs when required Trelegy Ellipta 92micrograms/dose / 55micrograms/dose / 22micrograms/dose dry powder inhaler 1 dose once daily Ibuprofen 400mg three times a day when required – buys from supermarket No known drug allergies. Presenting Complaint: Mr. PL presents with increasing breathlessness over the past few months. He describes the breathlessness as gradually worsening, particularly during physical activities such as climbing stairs, walking short distances, and even while performing routine household chores. He notes that he has been experiencing fatigue and a sense of weakness as well. History of Present Illness: Mr. PL reports that breathlessness has become more pronounced recently and is interfering with his daily life. He denies any melaena, haemoptysis, chest pain, palpitations, cough, sputum, fever or leg swelling. Physical Examination: General Appearance: Mr. PL appears fatigued and pale. Vital Signs: Blood pressure 130/80mmHg, heart rate 80 beats per minute (regular), respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute, temperature 37°C. Blood results: Blood Test Result Normal Range Haemoglobin (Hb) 85 g/L g/L (120–155) Hematocrit 0.22 0.36–0.47 Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) 66 fL 80-96 fL Red Cell Count 2.4 x 1012/L x 1012/L (3.5–5.0) White Cell Count 6.5 x 109/L x 109/L (3.0–10.0) Platelet Count 220 x 109/L x 109/L (150–400) Questions: a. Based on the results of Mr PL’s physical examination and investigations, discuss which differential diagnosis is the MOST LIKELY? Explain your rationale for reaching that decision, including any differentials that you have ruled out. (7 marks) b. Discuss any other investigations or assessments you would want to undertake to confirm the diagnosis, including your rationale. (4 marks) c. Based on your diagnosis, outline a treatment plan for Mr. PL, including dose(s), specific counselling points and monitoring required. (4 marks)
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