Chapter 12 Miscellaneous cases in adolescence Case 12.1 Madeleine is a 16-year-old who has lost a reasonably large amount of weight over the last 6 months. She states that she…

Chapter 38 Miscellaneous cases in the elderly Case 38.1 History Martha is a 75-year-old woman who presents with shortness of breath. She notices this most when walking up a flight…

Chapter 33 Altered bowel or bladder activity in the elderly Case 33.1 1. What are the possible causes of constipation commencing in a man of this age? • Lifestyle changes…

Chapter 15 Acute back pain Case 15.1 History Caitlyn is a 29-year-old woman who presents to you complaining of pain on the right side of her lower back. She had…

Chapter 35 Altered mental state in the elderly Case 35.1 1. Using only this information, list the possible causes of Frank’s reported symptoms of cognitive impairment. Justify your answer. The…

Chapter 37 Limb pain in the elderly Case 37.1 An 80-year-old man presents with pain at the base of his big toe. The pain has been developing over the last…

Chapter 20 Lower limb pain Case 20.1 A 40-year-old man presents with a number of lesions on his foot which have been present for nearly a year. He states that…

Chapter 24 Cough and dyspnoea Case 24.1 1. What is the most likely cause of this patient’s symptoms? An upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). 2. Name other disorders which may…

Chapter 33 Altered bowel or bladder activity in the elderly Case 33.1 Bob is a 75-year-old who complains about a recent change in bowel habits. For as long as he…

Chapter 28 Multisystem cases Case 28.1 1. Using the above information, what are the issues that arise from the history? Justify your answer. Issue Justification Perforated ear drum or middle…