Question 2: (12.5 marks total) Patient History: An older patient is having a regular check-up with their general practit
Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 4:53 pm
Question 2: (12.5 marks total)
Patient History: An older patient is
having a regular check-up with their general practitioner (GP). In
the past couple of winters, they have had severe influenza and
pneumococcal infections. They are also finding that cuts are taking
a bit longer to heal, and they have had a couple of nasty skin
infections recently. Their level of C-reactive protein (CRP) is
slightly elevated, and their leukocyte count is slightly below the
normal range.
Diagnosis: The GP recommends that the
patient has an influenza and pneumococcal booster vaccine, as well
as the new Shingrix shingles vaccine.
Given this person’s symptoms and diagnosis, please answer the
following questions:
Patient History: An older patient is
having a regular check-up with their general practitioner (GP). In
the past couple of winters, they have had severe influenza and
pneumococcal infections. They are also finding that cuts are taking
a bit longer to heal, and they have had a couple of nasty skin
infections recently. Their level of C-reactive protein (CRP) is
slightly elevated, and their leukocyte count is slightly below the
normal range.
Diagnosis: The GP recommends that the
patient has an influenza and pneumococcal booster vaccine, as well
as the new Shingrix shingles vaccine.
Given this person’s symptoms and diagnosis, please answer the
following questions: