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San Pedro, Jerome Gerald
Suarez, Maria Carina Rose
Tabuac, Maria Elizabeth
Tangan, Hannah Diane
Tuazon, Patricia Louise
Uycoque, Ryle Jonathan
TEAM C: SALAZAR FAMILY
GENERAL OBJECTIVE:
To use a holistic approach in the management of a patient in a community setting
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
To apply clinical guidelines and medical knowledge in the treatment of patients
To utilize family assessment tools in the management of a case
To understand and relate family dynamics and its role in caregiving of sick patient
To be able to identify health risks within the family and assist in screening and
preventive measures
I. CLINICAL HISTORY
GENERAL DATA
This is a case of an 83 year-old, female, Filipino, Roman Catholic, widow, born on January
15, 1935, currently residing in Brgy. Escopa III, Project 4, Quezon City, referred by barangay
officer for further evaluation and management.
One month prior to consult, patient experienced productive cough with whitish phlegm
associated with palpitations and easy fatigability during usual activities. Bilateral ankle
edema was also noted. No other associated symptom of fever, chest pain, orthopnea,
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea experienced. No medications were taken. No consult was
done.
Three weeks prior to consult, patient was still with productive cough with whitish
phlegm and palpitations with associated easy fatigability but now already experienced even
during rest and new onset symptoms of two-pillow orthopnea and difficulty breathing.
Bilateral ankle edema was still noted. Patient was brought at another institution in
Pampanga where a 2D-echocardiogram was done revealing a decreased ejection fraction
and depressed systolic function. Patient was then diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease,
Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure Stage II. Patient was then started on Aspirin 80mg 1 tab OD,
Clopidogrel 75mg 1 tab OD, Isosorbide dinitrate 5 mg/tab TID, Enalapril 5mg/tab 1 tab OD,
Rosuvastatin 20mg 1 tab ODHS, and Metoprolol 50mg/tab BID. Patient was admitted at the
said institution and was subsequently discharged improved.
During the interim, patient noted relief of symptoms with no more signs of fever, chest
pain, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, and difficulty of breathing. Patient claims
to be compliant with the previously prescribed home medications.
4 days prior to consult, patient again complained of productive cough with easy
fatigability while doing activities of daily living. No fever, difficulty breathing, orthopnea,
edema, or chest pain noted. Patient was then referred by the Barangay officer for further
evaluation and management.
The patient had her menarche at the age of 14, with an interval of 28-30 days lasting
for 3 days and consuming 1-2 ‘pasador’ moderately soaked in a day. She had her
menopause at the age of 50.
Patient’s obstetrical score is G8P8 (8007), for the past pregnancies were all in full
term, delivered via Normal Spontaneous Delivery with no fetomaternal complications
noted. She is a G7P7 (7006). Three children were delivered at home while four were
delivered at a hospital. All pregnancies were delivered full term via normal spontaneous
delivery with no fetomaternal complications noted.
REVIEW OF SYSTEMS
Constitutional symptoms: (-) weight loss, (-) chills (-) loss of appetite, (-) general malaise
Skin: (-) itchiness (-) excessive dryness/sweating (-) pallor (-) erythema
Eyes: (-) lacrimation (+) use of eyeglasses
Ears: (-) earache (-) ear discharge (-) deafness (-) tinnitus
Nose and Sinuses: (-) epistaxis (-) nasal obstruction (-) nasal discharge (-) paranasal sinus
pain
Mouth and Throat: (-) toothache (-) gum bleeding (-) sore throat (-) soreness
Neck: (-) pain (-) limitation of movement (-) mass
Respiratory system: (-) hemoptysis
Cardiovascular system: (-) muscle cramps/stiffness, (-) easy bruising
GIT: (-) abdominal pain (-) dysphagia (-) diarrhea (-) constipation (-) hematemesis (-) melena
GUT: (-) dysuria (-) urinary frequency (-) urgency (-) polyuria (-) hesitancy (-) incontinence
(-) polyuria (-) decreased urine output
Extremities: (-) joint pain (-) stiffness, (-) easy bruising, (-) ecchymosis
Nervous System : (-) confusion
Hematopoietic system: (-) bleeding tendencies (-) easy bruising
Endocrine system: (-) heat/cold intolerance (-) nocturia, (-) polyphagia (-) polydipsia
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
• Abdomen: Globuler, soft, normoactive bowel sounds, non-tender, liver edge is firm
and non-palpable, kidneys and spleen are non-palpable, no mass
• Chest and Lungs: Skin is fair, no deformity with normal muscle development,
symmetrical chest expansion, no lagging, no retractions, decreased breath sounds
on left lung area, (-) crackles, (-) wheezes
• Extremities: No gross deformities, full and equal pulses, no digital clubbing, CRT <2
seconds, with grade 1 bipedal edema
• Neurologic:
Mental Status F: Awake, alert, coherent, follows command, good insight and
Exam judgment
T: Intact immediate, remote, and recent memory; disoriented to time,
oriented to place and person
O: Cannot be assessed
P: No R-L disorientation, acalculia, agraphia or finger agnosia
Cranial Nerves CN I: (-) anosmia; able to identify test substance (1/1)
CN II: pupil 2-3mm ERTL
CN III, IV, VI: Primary gaze midline, (-) nystagmus, (-) diplopia
CN V: intact and equal sensation on V1, V2, V3, good temporalis and
masseter tone, (+) corneal reflex
CN VII: No facial asymmetry
CN VIII: Intact gross hearing,
CN IX, X: Intact gag and swallow reflex
CN XI: Good shoulder shrug, good SCM tone and trapezius tone
CN XII: Tongue midline with no deviation, fasciculation or atrophy
R L
MOTOR UE 5/5 5/5
LE 5/5 5/5
R L
UE 100% 100%
LE 100% 100%
SENSORY Proprioception: Intact
Vibration: Intact
Pinprick Sensation: Intact
ASSESSMENT
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease
Congestive Heart Failure IIIC
Hypertension Stage II – Controlled
s/p CVD infarct (2015, 2017, 2018) MRS 0
PLAN
Problems:
- Congestive Heart Failure; Hypertension
Diet: Low salt, Low fat; Limit fluid intake
Diagnostics:
- 2D echo – done
- 12L ECG
- Chest x-ray
- Laboratory work-up -done
Therapeutics:
- Aspirin 80mg 1 tab OD
- Clopidogrel 75mg 1 tab OD
- Isosorbide monitrate 5 mg/tab TID
- Enalapril 5mg/tab 1 tab OD
- Rosuvastatin 20mg 1 tab ODHS
- Metoprolol 50mg/tab BID
- Digoxin ½ tab OD
Disposition:
- For referral to Cardio;
- Daily monitoring of BP and record
II. FAMILY CASE
FAMILY STRUCTURE
1.Type of Family: Extended Family
2. Family Life Cycle: Family in Late Years
3. Roles and Functions:
- Breadwinner: Marissa (OFW in Alaska)
- Decision maker: Noli (eldest child)
- Caregiver: Noli, Hilario, and Analie
4. Expectations within the Family:
- Within each family member: to support one another in times of need
- Parent’s Expectations: accompany her to the doctor; support financially when needed;
buy her medicines
- Are these expectations realistic? If yes, how can these be achieved? If no, why not?
What are the obstacles? Yes since most of her children are employed, they are able to
help one another in times of crisis.
ECONOMIC STATUS
3. FAMILY APGAR
Total Score 10 8 10
Interpretation:
● 8-10: Highly functional*
● 4-7: Moderately dysfunctional
● <4: Severely dysfunctional
Likert Scale: 2 - Palagi; 1 - Paminsan-minsan; 0 - Halos hindi
4. SCREEM
5. SCREEM-RES
Social
>We help each
other in our family
>We are helped by
friends and other
members of the
community
Cultural
>Our Culture gives
our family strength
>A culture of
helping and
cooperation in our
community helps our
family
Religious
>Our faith and
religion helps our
family
> we are helped by
members of our
church or other
religious group
Economic
>Our family’s
savings is adequate
for our needs
>Our Family’s
income is adequate
for our needs
Educational
>Our
education/knowledge
is adequate to
understand
information about
the illness
>Our
education/knowledge
is adequate to care
for the patient
Medical
>It is easy to access
medical help in our
community
>We are helped by
doctors nurses and
health workers
Score: 17 (Adequate Family Resources)
SCORE INTERPRETATION
13-18 Adequate family resources
7-12 Moderately inadequate family resources
0-6 Severely inadequate family resources
6. FAMILY LIFELINE
YEAR EVENT
1954 Patient transferred to Manila
1956 Marriage of Index Patient
1957 Birth of first born child
1975 Patient’s husband died of Pneumonia
1980 Death of 2nd child
2000 6th child decided to work abroad
1981 First grandchild was born
2015 Patient was admitted at Villarosa Hospital due to stroke
2017 Patient was admitted at Quirino Memorial Hospital due to stroke
2018 Patient was admitted at Makabali Memorial Hospital, Inc. due to stroke
Goal: To provide a sustainable activity for the senior citizen community that focuses on a
healthier and an active lifestyle.
General Objective:
To provide a sustainable activity that promotes good health for our senior citizens
Specific Objectives:
To enhance their balance
To provide them an activity that is both healthy and entertaining
Materials:
Handout about the activity
Laptop
Speakers
Methods:
A 5-10-minute lecture about the benefits of Zumba was held prior to the exercise
proper using the materials mentioned as a guide.
Each participant was given a copy of the handout.
FIRECRACKERS PREVENTION AND FIRST AID MEASURES
By: Team C
San Pedro, Jerome Gerald (Facilitator)
Suarez, Maria Carina Rose (Facilitator)
Tabuac, Maria Elizabeth
Tangan, Hannah Diane (Facilitator)
Tuazon, Patricia Louise
Uycoque, Ryle Jonathan
GOAL: To encourage the community to avoid use of fireworks to lessen firework related
injuries
NATURE OF THE ACTIVITY: A group discussion where the group members acted as
facilitators and where the community actively participate
GENERAL OBJECTIVE:
To make the community choose alternative ways of welcoming the new year that
does not involve using fireworks
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE:
20-30 participants
MATERIALS:
Brochure
METHODOLOGY:
Goal: To provide a sustainable activity for the pre-school children that is both playful and
learning-oriented towards the Christmas Season.
General Objective:
To provide a sustainable activity that promotes fun while learning about the
Christmas Season
Specific Objectives:
To enhance the child’s artistic skills
To provide them an activity that is both entertaining and that makes them
knowledgeable about the Christmas Season
Materials:
Art papers
Stars made out of popsicle sticks
Glue
Christmas symbols pre-made cut-outs
Methods:
The day's activity started with a prayer.
Pupils were asked to dance as warm up before starting the activity.
A 10-minute 'story telling' was narrated.
Questions were asked about the Christmas story and those who answered were
given prizes.
Parol-making was initiated by the group and help the students make their own
lanterns and were hung as additional Christmas decors for the room.
Goodbye song was taught after the activity.