Chief Complaint

J.T. is a 48-year old male who presents to the primary care clinic with fatigue, weight loss, and extreme thirst and increased appetite.

History of Present Illness

J.T. has been in his usual state of health until three weeks ago when he began experiencing symptoms of fatigue, weight loss, and extreme thirst. He reports that he would like to begin a walking program, but he feels too fatigued to walk at any point during the day. Now he is very concerned about gaining more weight since he is eating more. He reports insomnia due to having to get up and urinate greater than 4 times per night.

Past Medical History 

Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Obesity
Family History

Both parents deceased
Brother: Type 2 diabetes 
Social History

Denies smoking
Denies alcohol or recreational drug use
Landscaper  
Allergies

No Known Drug Allergies 
Medications

Lisinopril 20 mg once daily by mouth
Atorvastatin 20 mg once daily by mouth
Aspirin 81 mg once daily by mouth
Multivitamin once daily by mouth
Review of Systems

Constitutional: – fever, – chills, – weight loss.
Neurological: denies dizziness or disorientation
HEENT: Denies nasal congestion, rhinorrhea or sore throat.  
Chest: (-)Tachypnea. Denies cough.
Heart: Denies chest pain, chest pressure or palpitations.
Lymph: Denies lymph node swelling.
General Physical Exam  

Constitutional: Alert and oriented male in no acute distress   
Vital Signs: BP-136/80, T-98.6 F, P-78, RR-20
Wt. 240 lbs., Ht. 5’8", BMI 36.5
HEENT 

Eyes: Pupils equal, round and reactive to light and accommodation, normal conjunctiva. 
Ears: Tympanic membranes intact. 
Nose: Bilateral nasal turbinates without redness or swelling. Nares patent. 
Mouth: Oropharynx clear. No mouth lesions. Teeth present and intact; Oral mucous membranes and lips dry. 
Neck/Lymph Nodes 

Neck supple without JVD. 
No lymphadenopathy, masses or carotid bruits. 
Lungs 

Bilateral breath sounds clear throughout lung fields. Breathing quality deep with fruity breath odor
Heart 

S1 and S2 regular rate and rhythm; – tachycardia; no rubs or murmurs. 
Integumentary System 

Skin warm, dry; Nail beds pink without clubbing.  
Labs

Test Patient’s Result Reference
Glucose (fasting)

132

60-120 mg/dL

BUN

20

7-24 mg/dL

Creatinine

0.8

0.7-1.4 mg/dL

Sodium

141

135-145 mEq/L

Sodium

141

135-145 mEq/L

Chloride

97

95-105 mEq/L

HCO3

24

22-28 mEq/L

A1C

7.2

Urinalysis

Protein

Glucose

Ketones

Negative

Positive

Negative

Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)

220 mg/dL

J.T. is diagnosed with diabetes. Review all information provided in the case to answer the following questions.

Case Study Questions

Pathophysiology & Clinical Findings of the Disease

Review the lab findings and decide if the diagnosis is Type 2 or Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
Explain the pathophysiology associated with your chosen diagnosis
Identify at least three subjective findings from the case which support the chosen diagnosis.
Identify at least three objective findings from the case which support the chosen diagnosis.
Management of the Disease

*Utilize the required Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) to support your treatment recommendations.

Identify two (2) "Evidence A" recommended medication classes for the treatment of this condition and provide an example (drug name) for each.
Describe the mechanism of action for each of the medication classes identified above.
Identify two (2) "Evidence A" recommended non-pharmacological treatment options for this patient.
Utilizes the required Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) to support the chosen treatment recommendations

Pathophysiology & Clinical Findings of the Disease
The student:
– Identifies the correct type of diabetes

– Explains the pathophysiology associated with the chosen disorder.

– Supports the pathophysiology statement with at least one appropriate, scholarly reference (textbook is acceptable for pathophysiology statements only).

– Identifies at least three subjective findings from the case.

– Identifies at least three objective findings from the case
– Utilizes the required Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) to support the chosen treatment recommendations.

– Identifies two (2) “Evidence A” recommended medication classes for the treatment of the condition and provides an example (drug name) for each.

– Identifies two (2) “Evidence A” recommended non-pharmacological treatment options for the condition.

– Describes the mechanism of action for each of the medication classes identified above


 

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