The patient is a 35-year-old male, sir. He has no known drug allergies. Code status is full code. He is a non-smoker. He is fully independent in all activities of daily living. His occupation is a construction worker. He is right-hand dominant. He is accompanied by his wife.
Past Medical History:
1. History of controlled hypertension diagnosed 5 years ago, managed with medication. No recent investigations. Treatment with Amlodipine 5mg daily.
- Social history: Occasional alcohol consumption (2-3 units per week), denies illicit drug use. Lives with wife and two children. Stresses related to work demands.
- Family history: Father had hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Mother is healthy.
- Exposure history: Exposed to dust and loud noises in his construction work environment. Uses appropriate PPE as required by employer.
- Other: Reports occasional lower back stiffness, managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
Vaccination History:
- Up-to-date with routine adult immunizations, including tetanus booster 2 years ago. Received COVID-19 primary series and one booster.
Family History:
- Father with hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Mother healthy. Paternal uncle had a myocardial infarction at age 60.
Presenting:
1) Pre-employment medical examination
- Reason for visit: Required medical examination for a new position as a construction site foreman.
- Duration: This is a routine check-up, no acute complaints.
- Impact on daily activities: No current symptoms affecting daily life or work.
- Associated symptoms: Denies any acute symptoms; feeling well overall.
Examination:
Afebrile
Vitals unremarkable
GCS 15
PEARL. EOM full
No subconjunctival pallor
No scleral icterus
Ophthalmoscopy: Normal bilaterally. No papilloedema
Otoscopy: TM clear bilaterally
Mucous membranes moist
CN II-XII grossly intact
No focal upper limb or lower limb neuro deficits
No cerebellar signs
Steady gait
No spinal tenderness or step deformity
H S1S2. No murmur
L Clear
A Soft. Non-tender
Murphy's negative
No hepatosplenomegaly
BS+
Hernia orifices clear
Calves supple
No pedal oedema
No rash
Impression:
1) Pre-employment medical examination
Plan:
- Investigations planned: Routine blood work (FBC, U&E, LFTs, Glucose), urinalysis, chest X-ray, audiometry, and spirometry per company protocol.
- Treatment planned: Continue current hypertension medication. Advised on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Relevant other actions: Complete employer-provided medical fitness forms. Follow-up for results and final clearance.