Question pretext
PLEASE READ TO THE HEALTH WORKER CARD #2 OF THE CASE SCENARIO #6
CASE SCENARIO #6: CARD # 2 Based on your assessment you learned that Otabek is 65 years old, weights 95 kg, his height is 170 cm, smokes more than 25 years 2 packs a day; on average twice per months drinks alcohol. Eats only 2 times a day with high intake of meat, rice and bread. He is not employed and mostly spends time either in the garden or at home. He does not have any cardio vascular diseases in family history, however his father died suddenly but the reason was not known. He once has been consulted by a doctor and diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes Mellitus. The doctor prescribed some drugs for hypertension, but he cannot afford to buy. For the treatment of Diabetes he was advised to be on a diet, limit salt intake and lose weight. At present feels difficulty in breathing and pounding in neck and ears. No other symptoms are present. His Blood pressure is 160/90 mmHg, higher than usual (140/80mm Hg) and has the fast pulse. He does not measure blood pressure regularly; only when has headache and pounding in ears. In such cases takes pain killer and puts feet in the hot water. Time to time takes drugs to treat cold or flu.