BIOL 1051H- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 39 pages long!)
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Chief complaint & id: mr. hill is a 63 y/o male experiencing progression of tremors on his left side. John a 63-year-old man is seeing his physician because of rapid progression of uncontrolled tremors in his left hand. The tremors started two months ago in the left thumb and over the past couple of months the tremors have progressed. The patient reports even at rest his hand never stops moving. John finds it hard to fall asleep, often he wakes up many times during the night. He states it"s hard to walk, and do small tasks around the house. The patient complains of imbalance and uncoordinated movements when walking or doing basic tasks. The physician wants to conduct a series of tests to see what is causing the tremors along with the unwanted problems associated with the tremors. 1969: diagnosed with asthma uses inhaler when needed. Allergy: penicillin; experienced a large rash and hives in 1960.