Description
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Diabetes Type II with Secondary Hypertension
• Patient name: Steven Carson
• Medical history: Patient was recently diagnosed with Type II diabetes and
secondary hypertension. He is a computer programmer and spends most of his
day in front of a computer writing networking coding. He is married with one
child who is 4 years old. He sees his medical doctor regularly and his doctor is
still working with his medications to make sure they are dosed correctly.
• Medications: metformin (Avadamet) for diabetes, Hydrochlorothiazide for
secondary high blood pressure. Dr has advised lifestyle changes to help control
diabetes.
• Vital Statistics
Height 5’11”
Weight 265lbs
Gender Male
Nationality Hispanic
Age 40
BP 152/98mmHg
Pulse 96bpm
Respiration 14rpm
Smoker No
Pregnant No