NRNP 6512 i-Human Case Week 7: 57 y/o Male with High Blood Pressure (Felipe Garcia) - Full H&P, Dx & Plan

i-Human Week #7: Essential Hypertension in a 57-Year-Old
(Outpatient H&P + Dx)




i-Human Case Week #7
57 y/o
5' 9" (175 cm)
195.0 lb (88.6 kg)


Reason for encounter
High blood pressure


Location
Outpatient clinic with x-ray, ECG, and laboratory capabilities

,i-Human Week #7: Essential Hypertension in a 57-Year-Old
(Outpatient H&P + Dx)



High Blood Pressure (57 y/o, Outpatient)




SECTION 1: CASE OVERVIEW

Element Data


Case Type Graduate Premium Sick Visit — H&P + Diagnosis


Week #7


Age 57 years


Height 5'9" (175 cm)


Weight 195 lb (88.6 kg)


BMI 28.8 (Overweight)


Reason for Encounter "High blood pressure"


Setting Outpatient clinic


Available Resources X-ray, ECG, Laboratory

, i-Human Week #7: Essential Hypertension in a 57-Year-Old
(Outpatient H&P + Dx)

Element Data


Author Patrice Thibodeau, MD + iHP Content Team




SECTION 2: HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS (HPI) —
Standard Template
This is what you would typically uncover in the case:

Onset: When was your blood pressure first found to be high? How long ago?

Situation: Was it found during a routine check-up, or did you have symptoms?

Symptoms (if any):

• Headaches (location, timing, severity)
• Vision changes (blurring, spots)
• Chest pain or palpitations
• Shortness of breath
• Nosebleeds
• Dizziness
• Fatigue

Medication history:

• Are you currently taking any blood pressure medications?
• If yes: name, dose, adherence
• Any over-the-counter meds (NSAIDs, decongestants, supplements)

Prior readings: What were your recent BP numbers? Home monitoring?