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CC:
Mr. is a 76-year-old male. This is a follow-up visit. He presents with lesion/sore.
HPI:
Mr. presents with unspecified skin lesion. There is a solitary skin lesion of concern. This was first noticed several years. It is located on the left arm. He describes this area as raised. patient having shoulder surgery next week doctor dean preop testing has been completed cardiologist gave clearance
ROS:
CONSTITUTIONAL: Negative for chills, fatigue, fever, and weight change.
EYES: Negative for blurred vision, eye pain, and photophobia.
CARDIOVASCULAR: Negative for chest pain, pedal edema and jvd.
RESPIRATORY: Negative for cough, dyspnea, and hemoptysis.
GASTROINTESTINAL: Negative for abdominal pain, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, and stool changes.
GENITOURINARY: Negative for dysuria, hematuria, urinary incontinence and change in urine stream.
MUSCULOSKELETAL: Negative for limb pain and myalgias.
INTEGUMENTARY: Negative for rash.
NEUROLOGICAL: Negative for ataxia, dizziness, fainting, paresthesias and weakness.
ENDOCRINE: Negative for hair loss, heat/cold intolerance, polydipsia, and polyphagia.
ALLERGIC/IMMUNOLOGIC: Negative for urticaria.
PSYCHIATRIC: Negative for crying spells, personality change, sadness and suicidal thoughts.
Past Medical History / Family History / Social History:
Past Medical History:
CURRENT MEDICAL PROVIDERS:
Cardiologist: Dr
Gastroenterologist: Dr.
Orthopedist: Dr.
Health Maintenance:
Colonoscopy: 2008 negative
Surgical History:
Arthroscopy: Rt shoulder; 2004;
Pace Maker 1/2006;
Family History:
Father: Died at age 52; Congestive Heart Failure
Mother: Died at age 80; Congestive Heart Failure
Positive for Type 2 Diabetes ( father ).
Social History:
Occupation:
Retired
Marital Status: Married
Children: 3 children
Hobbies/Recreation: he enjoys sports ( golf );
Exercise: Frequency is daily.
Tobacco/Alcohol/Supplements:
Tobacco: Past history of cigarette smoking, but has quit.
Alcohol:
Drinks alcohol on a social basis only.
Current Problems:
CAD
Essential hypertension, benign
High cholesterol
kidney stones
Allergies:
No Known Drug Allergies.
Current Medications:
Aspirin (ASA) 81mg Tablets, Enteric Coated Take 1 tablet(s) by mouth qam
Coreg 6.25mg Tablet Take 1 tablet(s) by mouth bid
Cozaar 50mg Tablet Take 1 tablet(s) by mouth daily
Aleve 220mg Tablet Take 1 tablet(s) by mouth q12h prn for pain
Lipitor 20mg Tablet
OBJECTIVE:
Vitals:
Current: 4/3/2009 10:07:44 AM
Ht: 71 inches; Wt: 214 lbs; BMI: 29.85
T: 98 F; BP: 122/70 mm Hg; P: 80 bpm; R: 20 bpm
Exams:
GENERAL: well developed, well nourished, in no apparent distress
NECK: Neck is supple with full range of motion; thyroid is normal to palpation;
RESPIRATORY: normal respiratory rate and pattern with no distress; normal breath sounds with no rales, rhonchi, wheezes or rubs;
CARDIOVASCULAR: normal rate; regular rhythm; no murmurs, rubs, or gallops
GASTROINTESTINAL: normal bowel sounds; no masses or tenderness;
GENITOURINARY:
LYMPHATIC: no enlargement of cervical nodes;
MUSCULOSKELETAL: grossly normal tone and muscle strength; full, painless range of motion of all major muscle groups and joints
SKIN: no ulcerations, lesions or rashes
NEUROLOGIC:
PSYCHIATRIC: mental status: alert and oriented x 3;
Procedures:
Unspecified skin lesion
Procedure Note:
Informed consent obtained verbally. He expresses understanding that a scar may remain after the lesion is removed. Sterile technique is observed.
Benign appearing lesion #1 is located on left elbow. The method of removal is shave removal. Anesthesia was obtained with 0.5 cc of 1% lidocaine with epinephrine. Hemostasis is achieved with application of pressure and silver nitrate. The specimen is sent for pathology review.
ASSESSMENT:
239.2 Unspecified skin lesion
401.1 Essential hypertension, benign
ORDERS:
Procedures Ordered:
11300 Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arm, legs; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or le
Other Orders:
A4550 Surgical trays (x1)
PLAN:
Unspecified skin lesion
Orders:
11300 Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arm, legs; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or le
A4550 Surgical trays (x1)
Essential hypertension, benign
FOLLOW-UP: Schedule a follow-up appointment in 6 weeks.. .
Patient Recommendations:
For Essential hypertension, benign:
Schedule a follow-up visit in 6 weeks
CC:
Mr. is a 76-year-old male. This is a follow-up visit. He presents with lesion/sore.
HPI:
Mr. presents with unspecified skin lesion. There is a solitary skin lesion of concern. This was first noticed several years. It is located on the left arm. He describes this area as raised. patient having shoulder surgery next week doctor dean preop testing has been completed cardiologist gave clearance
ROS:
CONSTITUTIONAL: Negative for chills, fatigue, fever, and weight change.
EYES: Negative for blurred vision, eye pain, and photophobia.
CARDIOVASCULAR: Negative for chest pain, pedal edema and jvd.
RESPIRATORY: Negative for cough, dyspnea, and hemoptysis.
GASTROINTESTINAL: Negative for abdominal pain, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, and stool changes.
GENITOURINARY: Negative for dysuria, hematuria, urinary incontinence and change in urine stream.
MUSCULOSKELETAL: Negative for limb pain and myalgias.
INTEGUMENTARY: Negative for rash.
NEUROLOGICAL: Negative for ataxia, dizziness, fainting, paresthesias and weakness.
ENDOCRINE: Negative for hair loss, heat/cold intolerance, polydipsia, and polyphagia.
ALLERGIC/IMMUNOLOGIC: Negative for urticaria.
PSYCHIATRIC: Negative for crying spells, personality change, sadness and suicidal thoughts.
Past Medical History / Family History / Social History:
Past Medical History:
CURRENT MEDICAL PROVIDERS:
Cardiologist: Dr
Gastroenterologist: Dr.
Orthopedist: Dr.
Health Maintenance:
Colonoscopy: 2008 negative
Surgical History:
Arthroscopy: Rt shoulder; 2004;
Pace Maker 1/2006;
Family History:
Father: Died at age 52; Congestive Heart Failure
Mother: Died at age 80; Congestive Heart Failure
Positive for Type 2 Diabetes ( father ).
Social History:
Occupation:
Retired
Marital Status: Married
Children: 3 children
Hobbies/Recreation: he enjoys sports ( golf );
Exercise: Frequency is daily.
Tobacco/Alcohol/Supplements:
Tobacco: Past history of cigarette smoking, but has quit.
Alcohol:
Drinks alcohol on a social basis only.
Current Problems:
CAD
Essential hypertension, benign
High cholesterol
kidney stones
Allergies:
No Known Drug Allergies.
Current Medications:
Aspirin (ASA) 81mg Tablets, Enteric Coated Take 1 tablet(s) by mouth qam
Coreg 6.25mg Tablet Take 1 tablet(s) by mouth bid
Cozaar 50mg Tablet Take 1 tablet(s) by mouth daily
Aleve 220mg Tablet Take 1 tablet(s) by mouth q12h prn for pain
Lipitor 20mg Tablet
OBJECTIVE:
Vitals:
Current: 4/3/2009 10:07:44 AM
Ht: 71 inches; Wt: 214 lbs; BMI: 29.85
T: 98 F; BP: 122/70 mm Hg; P: 80 bpm; R: 20 bpm
Exams:
GENERAL: well developed, well nourished, in no apparent distress
NECK: Neck is supple with full range of motion; thyroid is normal to palpation;
RESPIRATORY: normal respiratory rate and pattern with no distress; normal breath sounds with no rales, rhonchi, wheezes or rubs;
CARDIOVASCULAR: normal rate; regular rhythm; no murmurs, rubs, or gallops
GASTROINTESTINAL: normal bowel sounds; no masses or tenderness;
GENITOURINARY:
LYMPHATIC: no enlargement of cervical nodes;
MUSCULOSKELETAL: grossly normal tone and muscle strength; full, painless range of motion of all major muscle groups and joints
SKIN: no ulcerations, lesions or rashes
NEUROLOGIC:
PSYCHIATRIC: mental status: alert and oriented x 3;
Procedures:
Unspecified skin lesion
Procedure Note:
Informed consent obtained verbally. He expresses understanding that a scar may remain after the lesion is removed. Sterile technique is observed.
Benign appearing lesion #1 is located on left elbow. The method of removal is shave removal. Anesthesia was obtained with 0.5 cc of 1% lidocaine with epinephrine. Hemostasis is achieved with application of pressure and silver nitrate. The specimen is sent for pathology review.
ASSESSMENT:
239.2 Unspecified skin lesion
401.1 Essential hypertension, benign
ORDERS:
Procedures Ordered:
11300 Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arm, legs; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or le
Other Orders:
A4550 Surgical trays (x1)
PLAN:
Unspecified skin lesion
Orders:
11300 Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arm, legs; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or le
A4550 Surgical trays (x1)
Essential hypertension, benign
FOLLOW-UP: Schedule a follow-up appointment in 6 weeks.. .
Patient Recommendations:
For Essential hypertension, benign:
Schedule a follow-up visit in 6 weeks