Case 1 Client Scenario: A 78-year-old male presents to his primary care provider (PCP) with a recent history of chest pain and shortness of breath while going for his daily walk. He reports that he predictably develops pain while walking uphill. After stopping and resting, his chest pain typically resolves, allowing him to continue his walk. PMH: – Hypertension (HTN) – Type 2 DM – Depression – Osteoarthritis – Hyperlipidemia (HLD) Social History: Smoking x25 years Family History: – Brother: cardiac arrest at 56, fatal – Father: cardiac arrest at 60, fatal Meds: – Acetaminophen – Metoprolol – Fluoxetine – Glyburide VS: T 37.0C, HR 99, BP 165/80, RR 16, SaO2 98% Diagnostic Data: – CBC: Hgb 14.5, Troponin < 0.02 (negative), WBC 8000, Plt 180,000 - BMP: Na 140, K 3.8, Cl 104 - CXR: within normal limits - EKG: normal sinus rhythm (NSR) without ST depression Question at position 1 1 Multiple Choice 1 point Based on the client's reported symptoms and diagnostic findings, which of the following conditions do you most likely suspect in case study 1? Stable angina Complicated plaque rupture Unstable angina ST-elevated myocardial infarction
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