This is a case study that needs to follow a certain format. It MUST be typed into the form that is attached.
First, it needs to have a primary diagnosis, then followed by 3 differential diagnosis.
Differential Diagnoses: Primary Diagnoses should be Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Based on data collected briefly discuss 3 Differential Diagnoses for your patient for the Primary Diagnosis. Include ICD10 Codes (cite ICD10data.com): Make
sure to add all ICD10 codes, and all references needs to be scholarly, from 2021, this is master level.
Differential diagnosis:
1. Hypertension (refer to pt’s BP)
2. Hyperlipidemia (refer to the labs, in particular HDL-C 50 mg/dL, Total-C 244 mg/dL
Triglycerides 205 mg/dL)
3. Obesity (refer to pt’s weight)
* You need to add the Pertinent Positives and Pertinent Negatives
* You need to add the patho and labs for each diagnosis along with code
*Based on the current CPG information what lab tests do you need to order and why. *Provide an explanation in your own words for each lab test you order
for your patient. Number each test. (1, 2, 3, etc). Cite 2021 CPG (Clinical Care Guidelines) and/or 2021 scholarly provider journal articles.
* Medication Orders
Based on your findings & lab orders does your patient need medications? Write out each medication in RX format and number each medication #1, #2, #3,
#4, etc. Provide an explanation as to why the patient needs each medication. Cite current 2021 CPG, PDR Reference Guide, or scholarly 2021 provider journal
article.
*Foundation for medication orders:
*Personalized Patient Education: Explain these areas to your patient in your own words, laymen’s terms as an NP provider. Cite a current scholarly CPG or
current scholarly provider reference for each area of education. Link the diagnosis to the education.
*Referrals & Consults: Does your patient needs any referrals or consults for specialty practice? Include the reasoning for referring the patient. Number each
referral. Cite Current 2021 CPG or 2021 scholarly reference.
*When do you want your patient to return for follow up & why: Include exact time frame (1 week, 1 month). What is the foundation for this office visit?
Assessment of comorbidities for your patient (Cite current 2021 CPG)
*Medication Costs
Calculate your patients Medication Costs using Pharmacy Checker using your zip code (write paragraph format). Write a summary statement about the
patients medications, include polypharmacy concerns.
*NP Student Experience (Summarize your NP provider experience with your patient in your own words)
*References (APA 7th Edition)