25 Days Left DPS Practical

I figured it would help me study by typing my DPS practical on here for you all to read. Enjoy.

D: Good afternoon Ms. Fox, I'm Dr. Gaynor.

P: Good afternoon Dr. Gaynor. Please, call me Megan.

D: Alright Megan, what brings you to see me today?

P: I've been experiencing shooting pains in my chest whenever I take a deep breath or cough.

D: How long has this been happening?

P: Well, I first noticed it a few days ago, but it has gotten progessively worse. My friend finally convinced me to come here today.

D: When was your last physical?

P: I just started shooting a new movie last month. I was required to get one for that. Transformers 3, are you a fan?

D: So, one month ago?

P: Yes.

D: What were the results?

P: The doctor told me that I was in excellent health.

D: Tell me more about your chest pains.

P: There is not much more that I can say. We've had to delay filming because I can't take a deep breath. You've seen my films, right? I have a lot of actuon scenes. Not only does it hurt, I've had trouble catching my breath recently, too. Doc, I exercise everyday! Last week I ran 10 miles, no problem. Today, I was winded just walking to your office.

D: What happens when you take a deep breath?

P: It feels like a knife is penetrating my chest, and then I cough which makes the pain worse.

D: Does anything come up when you cough?

P: Eww! Yes! I almost vomited yesterday when I spit it out, nasty yellowish-green phlegm.

D: Where exactly does it hurt?

P: Right below my nipple.

D: How would you rate the pain on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the worst pain imaginable.

P: You mean like heartbreak? I'd rate it an 8, nothing hurts as bas a broken heart.

D: Did something happen recently?

P: Men are all jerks!! Well, you've been nice...so far!

D: Care to explain?

P: My boyfriend, well, my ex-boyfriend slept with my best friend, no, my ex-best friend. Thats all.

D: I'm sorry to hear that. How long ago did this happen?

P: One year ago.

D: Oh. No new relationships?

P: No. You're pretty cute though. Are you married?

D: How's work?

P: Well, it was great until this started. I love filming in the United Kingdom.

D: How long were you in the UK?

P: For the past month. Our first scenes were shot there. I just got back three days ago.

D: Have you been in contact with anyone else from the set?

P: Yes, all of em.

D: Have any of them been experiencing anything similar to you?

P: Now that you mention it, a few people have called in sick. I don't know if they have the same thing that I have, though.

D: Have you taken any medications?

P: Well, I'm on oral contriceptives. A friend gave me a few vicodin for the pain.

D: Do you take vicodin often?

P: No, only on a as needed basis. Whenever I'm in pain.

D: And how often are you in pain?

P: Not often, I think I've used in 10 times in the past six months. It helps with the headaches, too.

D: How often do you get headaches?

P: Not often at all, usually only after a long night, but I've had a headache on and off for the past 3 days too. Do you think it is related to my chest pain?

D: We will have to do some tests. How sever are the headaches?

P: Bareable. A five on that scale of yours.

D: When was your last one?

P: This morning, I was on the phone with my mother when it started.

D: Yeah, that happens to me too. Ha. I'm joking, this isn't part of the interview.

D: How is she?

P: Shes great.

D: And your father?

P: He's great, too.

D: Any siblings?

P: Three brothers. It was rough growing up, but now its ok. They aren't the brightest people in the world, so now I have the upper hand, but they are family.

D: Do you know of any diseases that run in your family?

P: No, they can do that?!

D: Yes, well some.

P: Like colds and flus?

D: Not exactly. How are your grandparents?

P: They are alive and well.

D: Okay, I'm going to summerize what we've discussed and you correct me if anything is missing.

P: Okay.

D: You are an actress who just got back from the UK shooting a film. Upon arrival in the US you started having chest pains whenever you took a deep breath or coughed. At first, it wasn't too bad, but it has progressively gotten worse. Along with the chest pains, you've experienced headaches as well as coughing up yellowish-green sputum. Is there anything else?

P: Ha, sputum. No, thats all right.

D: A few more question. Any changes in your hearing?

P: No

D: Vision?

P: No

D: Do you smoke?

P: Only pot, on average once a week and I use a vaporizer. Thats ok, right?

D: Feelings of fatigue?

P: Yeah, a little.

D: Any changes in your breasts?

P: No

D: How's your diet?

P: Great, I have a nutritionist and a cook.

D: Any changes in your urine?

P: No

D: When was your last bowel movement?

P: Um. Girls don't have bowel movements.

D: Thats what I thought too!

D: Stress?

P: Outside of work, I'm a pretty stress free girl.

D: Alright Ms. Fox, I think we can move on to the physical examination. Thank you for answering my questions.

P: Ooo, my favorite, and I said call me Megan!