,
,Here is an example of the actual i-Human Week #7 case based
on a typical presentation involving a 60-year-old female with
shortness of breath, suitable for Class 6512 at Walden
University.
Example of the Case – i-Human Week #7: 60-Year-Old
Female with Dyspnea
Patient Name: [i-Human auto-generated name, e.g., “Ms.
Jane Carter”]
Age: 60 years
Sex: Female
Race: African American (may vary)
Date of Visit: [Assigned case week]
Chief Complaint (CC):
“I’ve been short of breath lately, especially when walking or
lying down.”
History of Present Illness (HPI):
The patient reports:
, • Shortness of breath for the past 10 days
• Worse on exertion and when lying flat (orthopnea)
• Reports needing 3 pillows to sleep
• Mild swelling of ankles and feet
• Denies chest pain, cough, or fever
• Increasing fatigue, denies recent travel or illness
Past Medical History (PMH):
• Hypertension (10+ years)
• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• Hyperlipidemia
• Obesity (BMI 31.2)
• No known lung disease
Current Medications:
• Lisinopril 20 mg daily
• Metformin 1000 mg twice daily
• Atorvastatin 40 mg nightly
• Occasional Tylenol for joint pain
Social History (SH):
• Retired teacher
• Former smoker: Quit 5 years ago (20-pack-year history)
• No alcohol or illicit drug use
,Here is an example of the actual i-Human Week #7 case based
on a typical presentation involving a 60-year-old female with
shortness of breath, suitable for Class 6512 at Walden
University.
Example of the Case – i-Human Week #7: 60-Year-Old
Female with Dyspnea
Patient Name: [i-Human auto-generated name, e.g., “Ms.
Jane Carter”]
Age: 60 years
Sex: Female
Race: African American (may vary)
Date of Visit: [Assigned case week]
Chief Complaint (CC):
“I’ve been short of breath lately, especially when walking or
lying down.”
History of Present Illness (HPI):
The patient reports:
, • Shortness of breath for the past 10 days
• Worse on exertion and when lying flat (orthopnea)
• Reports needing 3 pillows to sleep
• Mild swelling of ankles and feet
• Denies chest pain, cough, or fever
• Increasing fatigue, denies recent travel or illness
Past Medical History (PMH):
• Hypertension (10+ years)
• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• Hyperlipidemia
• Obesity (BMI 31.2)
• No known lung disease
Current Medications:
• Lisinopril 20 mg daily
• Metformin 1000 mg twice daily
• Atorvastatin 40 mg nightly
• Occasional Tylenol for joint pain
Social History (SH):
• Retired teacher
• Former smoker: Quit 5 years ago (20-pack-year history)
• No alcohol or illicit drug use
