4. Jenny is a 24 year old graduate student that presents to the clinic today with
complaints of fever, mid sternal chest pain and generalized fatigue for the past two days.
She denies any cough or sputum production. She states that when she takes ibuprofen
and rest that the chest pain does seem to ease off. Upon examination the patient presents
looking very ill. She is leaning forward and states that this is the most comfortable
position for her.Temp is 102, BP 100/70, heart rate is 120/min and regular. Upon
auscultation a friction rub is audible. Her lungs sounds clear.With these presenting
symptoms your initial diagnosis would be
Answer pericarditis
5. which symptom is more characteristic of non-cardiac chest pain
Answer pain tends to occur with movement stretching or palpation
6. what is the most common valvular heart disease in the older adult
Answer aortic stenosis
7. 1. Jeff, 48 years old, presents to the clinic complaining of fleeting chest pain, fatigue,
palpitations, lightheadedness, and shortness of breath.The pain comes and goes and is not
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