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2 case 2
Scenario (rash)
Doorway information about patient
The patient is a 27-year-old woman who comes to the office due to a rash.
Vital signs . Temperature : 36.8¡¦C(98.3F) . Blood pressure : 120/75 mmHg . Pulse : 78/min . Respirations: 16/min
Basic differential diagnosis
. Infections - Bacterial (eg, cellulitis) - Viral (eg,herpes zoster/shingles) - Fungal (eg,tine corporis) - Parasitic (eg, scabies)
. Psoriasis . Acne vulgaris . Rosacea . Immune / autoimmune (eg, systemic lupus erythematous , erythema multiforme) . Stasis dermatitis . Bullous disorders (eg , bullous pemphigoid , dermatitis herpetiformis)
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Case2 sim. pt. instructions
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 27-year-old woman who comes to the office with a rash
History of present illness
. the rash began 1 week ago . Started after working in the garden . Located on the face and neck . Flat, with no bumps or blisters . No associated itching , burning , pain . Felt feverish but did not check temperature . Rash getting larger but not spreading to other areas of the body . Worse after going out on the sun, no alleviating factors . No recent travel or sick contacts . Also noticed joint pain and stiffness for about an hour in the morning , starting 4 days ago
Review of the system
. Last menstrual period was 2 weeks ago ; regular menses
Past medical /family/social history
. Intermittent joint pains in the past that resolve spontaneously ; never was evaluated by a doctor . no medications except aspirin 7 days ago for a headache . No surgeries . No pregnancies . Father is 55 and healthy ; mother is 54 and has ¡§rheumatism¡¨ ; sister is28 and has hypothyroidism . Single
. Works as a computer operator in a chemical manufacturing facility . 1 sexual partner in the last month ; regular condom use . Tobacco: No . Alcohol: no . Recreational drugs : No
Physical examination
. Skin: Multiple , well-circumscribed lesions on face and neck without vesicles ; no tenderness to touch
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Case2 sim. pt checklist
Following the encounter , check which of the following items were performed by the examinee
History of present illness/review of system
. Asked about the location of rash . Asked about whether the rash was initially flat or raised /blistered . Asked whether the rash has changed over time or involved new areas . Asked about any aggravating or relieving factors . Asked about any causative factors . Asked about associated symptoms , especially - Itching or burning - Pain - Breathing problems or chest pain
. Asked about redness of eyes . Asked about any joint pains . Asked about fever . Asked whether any close contacts have similar rash . Asked about rennet travel . Asked about any animal contact . Asked about insect bites or outdoor activities in the recent past
Past medical / family / social history
. Asked about similar epodes of rash in the past . Asked about past medical issue , hospitalizations ,a dn surgeries . Asked about current medications . Asked about medication allergies . Asked about family health . Asked bout tobacco, alcohol , and drug use . Asked about sexual and reproductive history . Asked about occupation
Examination
. Examinee washed heads before examination . Examined without gown , not though gown . Looked inside mouth for oral ulcers . Examined hand joints . Auscultate heart and lungs . Examined face and neck for rash
Counseling
. Explained physical findings and possible diagnosis . Explained further workup
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 open-ended questions
. Asked non leading questions . Asked one question at a time . Listened to what you said without interrupting . Used plain English rather than technical jargon
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Clinical Skills evaluation
The following represents a typical note for this patient encounter . the details 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 positive and negatives ) relevant to this patient¡¦s problem(s)
. 27-yo female with 1 week of rash,
. Gardened for 3 hours a week ago and developed a rash on her face and neck a few hours later .
. Rash has increased in size but dose not involve other areas of the body. . Morning joint pains and subjective fever.
ROS: no chest pain , shortness of breath , diarrhea , constipation , sick contacts , or recent travel
PMHx : Episodes of joint pain and stiffness in the past , with spontaneous resolution PSHx : None
Meds : None
Allergies : Noen
FHx : Mother has possible rheumatoid arthritis. SHx: HAs 1 sexual partner and uses condoms
Physical examination : Describe any positive and negative findings relevant to this patient¡¦s [problem(s) . Be careful yo include only those parts of the examination performed i this encounter.
. Vital signs : Temperature : 36.8¡¦C (98.3F) , blood pressure : 120/75mmHg , Pulse : 78/min, respirations : 22/min . Face / neck : Multiple , well-circumscribes , erythematous macule without tenderness on palpation . Skin : No clines , vesicles , or cysts in rash area .
. Joints : Normal range of motion in all joints without tenderness , edema , or erythema
. HEENT : no pallor , jaundice or eye lesion . Lungs : CTA (C-lear T-o A-uscultate) bilaterally
. Heart ; RRR without M/G/R
Data interpretation: Based in what you have learned form the history and physical examination , lists up to 3 diagnosis that might explain this patient¡¦s complaint(s) , List your diagnosis form most to least likely . For some cases , fewer than 3 diagnosis will be appropriate . then , enter the positive or negative diagnosis .Lastly , list initial diagnostic studies (if any) you would order for each listed diagnosis (eg , restricted physical exam maneuvers ,laboratory tests , imaging , ECG , eft.) .
Diagnosis #1 : SLE
History finding(s)
. Cutaneous photosensitive rash . Fever . Joint pain
Physical Examination finding(s)
. Discoid lupus rash
Diagnosis #2 : Rheumatoid arthritis
History findings
. Joint pain and morning stiffness . Fever . Family history
Physical Exam findings
. None
Diagnosis #3 : Photodermatitis
History finding(s)
. History of sun exposure followed by rash
Physical Exam finding(s)
. Photosensitive rash on face and neck . No progression of rash to other areas
Diagnosis Studies
. ANA and anti-ds DNA . Rheumatoid factor and ESR . Skin biopsy
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