This week, complete the Aquifer case titled “Family Medicine 19: 39-year-old man with epigastric pain”
Apply the information from the Aquifer Case Study to answer the following discussion questions:
• Discuss Mr. Rodriquez’s history that would be pertinent to his gastrointestinal problem. Include chief complaint, HPI, Social, Family, and Past medical history that would be important to know.
• Describe the physical exam and diagnostic tools to be used for Mr. Rodriguez. Are there any additional you would have liked to be included that were not?
• Please list 3 differential diagnoses for Mr. Rodriguez and explain why you chose them. What was your final diagnosis and how did you make the determination?
• What plan of care will Mr. Rodriquez be given at this visit, including drug therapy and treatments; what is the patient education and follow-up?
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