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Established chief complaint - -Reports
sleep problems
Followed up on hypertension diagnosis - -
Diagnosed at age 45
Asked about onset and frequency of sleep
problems - -Reports sleep problems for the
past 10+ years Asked about history of mental health - -
Reports having problems sleeping most nights of Reports PTSD diagnosis
the week
Followed up about symptoms of PTSD diagnosis
Asked about sleep quality and characteristics - - -Reports depression accompanies PTSD
-Reports recent sleep problems include diagnosis.
nightmares. Reports anxiety as a symptom of PTSD.
Reports falling asleep often takes more than an Reports sleep problems are a symptom of PTSD
hour. diagnosis.
Reports waking up two or three times during the
night for "at least ten minutes"
Reports waking in the morning feeling "out of it" Followed up on onset of PTSD - -Reports
and not rested. diagnosed at age 35.
Reports frequent snoring. Reports PTSD cause is military sexual assault.
Reports MST was at age 23.
Reports even involved commanding officer and
Asked about sleep habits - -Reports going ostracization from unit.
to be "around midnight", but feeling "too nervous" Reports left military at 28, but did not seek
to sleep. immediate care.
Reports actually falling asleep around 2 or 3am
Reports checking her windows and doors twice
before going to bed. Followed up on aggravating factors for PTSD. -
Reports no screen use (tv or computer) before -Reports stress triggers PTSD symptoms.
bed. Reports avoiding crowds or most social
Reports average wake up time of 7am. situations.
Reports sleeping an average of 4 or 5 hours a Reports fear of "losing control" of a situation.
night. Reports discussing event is triggering.
Reports sleeping alone in a quiet room. Reports difficulties with relationships and
emotional/physical intimacy.
Asked about patterns for sleep problems. -
-Reports that stress and anxiety Asked about non-medication coping strategies -
exacerbate sleep problems. -Reveals belief that she has a moderate
level of self-care.
Reports therapy dog helps.
Asked about existing health conditions - - Reports smoking helps.
Reports hypertension diagnosis Reports avoiding stimulating environments when
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anxious or stressed.
Followed up on last dose of home medications. -
Asked about suicidal ideation and self-harm. - -Reports taking all medications as
-Reports occasional feelings that scheduled today.
"sometimes I feel like like is not worth living" Denies taking blood pressure medication today-
Denies active suicidal ideation or self-harm. not scheduled until evening.
Reports taking medication for depression this
morning as scheduled.
Followed up on suicide planning. - -Denies Reports taking medication for anxiety this
suicide planning. morning as scheduled.
Reports suicidal ideation is a symptom of
depression.
Followd up on medication for hypertension. -
-Reports taking losartan
Asked about past suicide attempts - - Reports taking losartan dosage: 100 mg.
Denies past suicide attempts. Reports losartan frequency: 1xdaily.
Denies losartan side effects
Asked about homicidal ideation - -Denies
homicidal ideation. Followed up on medication for anxiety. - -
Reports taking buspirone HCL.
Reports buspirone HCL dosage: 30 mg.
Asked about previous psychiatric Reports buspirone HCL frequency: 15 mg pill
hospitalizations. - -Denies past psychiatric twice daily.
admissions. Denies buspirone HCL side effects.
Reports taking buspirone for 1 year.
Reports buspirone HCL is effective in reducing
anxiety.
Asked about home medications - -Reports
medication for hypertension.
Reports medication for depression.
Followed up on medication for depression -
Reports medication for anxiety.
Denies taking vitamins. -Reports taking bupropion HCL.
Denies taking herbal supplements. Reports bupropion HCL dosage: 150 mg
Reports bupropion HCL frequency: twice daily
Denies bupropion HCL side effects
Asked about medication regimen adherence - Reports taking bupropion HCL for 1 year.
Reports taking various antidepressants in the
-Reports using a smartphone app to
past.
manage medication.
Reports bupropion HCL is effective for treating
Denies missing doses of medications.
depression.
Denies difficulty obtaining medications because
of finances.
Denies difficulty obtaining medications because
of transportation. Asked about occupation and education. - -
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