Ken Fowler iHuman Dialogue Interview Questions
How can I help you today?
I went to see my doctor this morning because I have been feeling bad for the past few days. I’m tired with nausea and vomiting. Well, he examined me and ordered some labs, and then told me that
“kidneys are failing”.
something about a big change in my creatinine and that I needed to come to the
emergency department. He told me to bring the test results here with me. [Test results today:
creatinine 3.2 mg/dL: 1 month ago Test results creatinine 1.1 mg/dL; Urine protein = 400 mg
microalbuminuria] Do you understand what all that means? I sure don’t! Ken Fowler iHuman Dialogue Interview Questions
Do you have any other symptoms or concerns we should discuss?
I also feel exhausted, probably from all the vomiting and not eating.
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What does your vomit look like?
Clear or residual food particles, but I haven’t eaten for over 24 hours.
Have you been vomiting anything that looks like blood or coffee grounds?
No. That would be horrible. Ken Fowler iHuman Dialogue Interview Questions
Do you have any pain or other symptoms associated with your nausea and/or vomiting?
I pulled my back last week lifting a box out of my basement. The pain is finally getting better. But that doesn’t have anything to do with my vomiting. Oh, I have been getting lightheaded if I stand up too quickly.
Can you tell me about any current or past medical problems you have had?
I have high blood pressure. I take medications for that. I was told last month my high blood pressure has caused some kidney damage. Something about protein in my urine. Oh, about a week ago I pulled my back lifting a heavy carton when I was cleaning out my garage. It was pretty painful so I took something for the pain. My back is really pretty good now, but then this nausea and vomiting began Ken Fowler iHuman Dialogue Interview Questions .
Are you taking any prescription medications?
I take lisinopril, metoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide for blood pressure. I haven’t taken anything for the last 24 hours because I feel so sick, can’t keep the pills down.
Are you taking any over-the-counter or herbal medications?
I am not taking anything now, but when I strained my back I started taking Naproxen. I guess that was about 7-10 days ago. I took a couple pills twice a day It really helped the pain. Do you think they screwed up my stomach and that is why I have so much nausea? Ken Fowler iHuman Dialogue Interview Questions