Assignment 10.2: Shadow Health – Focused Exam: Hypertension and
Type 2 Diabetes (Arun Patel)
I. Assignment Title (Complete)
Shadow Health – Focused Exam: Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes – Arun Patel
II. Learning Objectives
By completing this assignment, students will:
Perform a focused history and physical examination for a patient with comorbid hypertension and type 2
diabetes.
Identify medication-related concerns (e.g., thiazide-induced hyperglycemia).
Develop a pharmacologic treatment plan aligned with ADA and ACC/AHA guidelines.
Provide culturally competent, cost-conscious patient education.
, III. Patient Summary
Characteristic Details
Name Arun Patel
Age 38 years
Gender Male
Ethnicity Indian American
Occupation Tax preparer (sedentary, high stress)
Insurance High-deductible plan
Chief Complaint “I’m always tired and thirsty, and I pee all the time.”
Duration Worsening over past 3–4 months
Type 2 Diabetes (Arun Patel)
I. Assignment Title (Complete)
Shadow Health – Focused Exam: Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes – Arun Patel
II. Learning Objectives
By completing this assignment, students will:
Perform a focused history and physical examination for a patient with comorbid hypertension and type 2
diabetes.
Identify medication-related concerns (e.g., thiazide-induced hyperglycemia).
Develop a pharmacologic treatment plan aligned with ADA and ACC/AHA guidelines.
Provide culturally competent, cost-conscious patient education.
, III. Patient Summary
Characteristic Details
Name Arun Patel
Age 38 years
Gender Male
Ethnicity Indian American
Occupation Tax preparer (sedentary, high stress)
Insurance High-deductible plan
Chief Complaint “I’m always tired and thirsty, and I pee all the time.”
Duration Worsening over past 3–4 months
