Pediatric for Streptococcal Pharyngitis – NRNP 6541C
Primary Care of Adolescents & Children
Comprehensive I-HUMAN pediatric case study of Carson Meyer completed for NRNP
6541C. Includes a detailed clinical assessment, differential diagnoses, evidence-based
treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis, and expert feedback for advanced practice nursing
students.
• I-HUMAN Carson Meyer case study
• NRNP 6541C I-Human
• Primary Care of Adolescents and Children
• Pediatric iHuman
Patient: Carson Meyer
Student: Catherine Miller, RN, BSN
,Course: NRNP 6541C – Primary Care of Adolescents &
Children
Encounter Type: Primary Care / Pediatric Clinic
Patient Information
• Name: Carson Meyer
• Age: 12 years
• Sex: Male
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Source of History: Parent and patient (reliable historians)
• Date of Visit: [Simulation Date]
S – Subjective
Chief Complaint (CC):
“My throat hurts and I have a fever.”
History of Present Illness (HPI):
Carson Meyer is a 12-year-old male who presents with a sore throat that began 2 days ago. The
pain is described as sharp and constant, rated 6/10, and worsens with swallowing. He reports
fever up to 101.5°F, fatigue, and headache. His parent reports decreased appetite but adequate
fluid intake.
He denies cough, rhinorrhea, hoarseness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. No recent antibiotic
use. Several classmates were recently ill with similar symptoms.
Associated Symptoms
• Fever
, • Headache
• Fatigue
• Difficulty swallowing
Denies
• Cough
• Nasal congestion
• Shortness of breath
• Abdominal pain
• Rash
Past Medical History (PMH):
• Mild seasonal allergies
Past Surgical History (PSH):
• None
Current Medications:
• Loratadine PRN allergies
Allergies:
• No known drug allergies (NKDA)
Immunization Status:
• Up to date per parent report