Endo Scenario 3 Flashcards
1
Q
After five minutes consulting interrupt with (2)
A
“Well, you two are a lovely pair, are you going out with each other?”
“And if you’re not, can I have your contact details to share with my niece/nephew?”
2
Q
Name
A
Alex Green
3
Q
Age
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mid-40s
4
Q
Occupation
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Accountant
5
Q
Opening statement
A
I had Covid 2 months ago and am fully recovered now but wonder if the thyroid medication I’m on prevented my Covid vaccinations from working? Should I stop having my thyroid medication when I’m taking vaccinations in the future so they work better?
6
Q
Covid experience (2)
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- No current symptoms
- Covid caused a bad cold and tiredness for a few days
7
Q
Why vaccinations important? (4)
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- Don’t want to put my mum at risk
- Found the lockdown restrictions really hard and felt quite lonely at times
- Want to return to normal life
- Want to keep on being social at the office: missed it during the pandemic - coffee chats, social events, after-work drinks etc
8
Q
Underlying medical issue (4)
A
- Underactive thyroid: hypothyroidism
- Replacement tablet THYROXINE
- Take daily and have regular blood tests once a year
- Doesn’t really effect me
9
Q
General medical history (3)
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- Had an appendectomy as a child
- Don’t take any other medicines
- No allergies
10
Q
Relationship Status (3)
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- Previously in a long-term relationship
- Single, not looking for a partner
- Have a niece/nephew in their late teens / early 20s
11
Q
Social life (6)
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- Live with elderly mum
- Happy to be able to spend time with her
- Don’t need to look after her
- Don’t drink more than a couple of units a week
- Don’t take drugs
- Don’t smoke
12
Q
Lifestyle (3)
A
- Enjoy time with friends and family
- Eat fairly healthily but could do with a bit more sleep - seem to be up all hours messaging friends and family
- Generally happy
