A: Is there a medication you can prescribe to help me with my problem? B: There are various choices of blood pressure medication that we can try. A: What is available? B: We could start with Hydrochlorothiazide, which is a diuretic. A: Are there many...
A: Doctor, can you give me some suggestions on how to stay healthy? B: Well, first of all, you need to make sure that you eat the right foods. A: What are the best foods to eat? B:You should emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables, along with whole gra...
A: What is that plastic cup for? B: Your doctor has requested a urine sample. A: Am I supposed to pee into the cup? B: We want what we call a clean sample. Urinate a drop or so into the toilet, and then stop the flow and urinate into the cup. A: Then...
A: How are you doing today? B: I've been having trouble breathing lately. A: Have you had any type of cold lately? B: No, I haven't had a cold. I just have a heavy feeling in my chest when I try to breathe. A: Do you have any allergies that you know...
A: I have been having a lot of headaches lately. B: Have you been having these headaches for a long time? A: I have had headaches my whole life, but they have been getting worse lately. B: Have you been under a lot of stress lately? A: I've been unde...
A: I was told to come to you to get a chest X-ray. B: No problem. Just take your clothes off from the waist up and put the gown on, with the opening in the back. A: Then what should I do? B: You will stand over here up against this plate. A:Should I...
A: I need a doctor's appointment right away! B: Is this an emergency? A:I am having trouble breathing. B:Have you had a cold lately? A: It has been going on for a few days now. B:You should hang up and dial 911. A: I don't think that this is that bad...
A: Good morning, how are you doing today? B: I have been feeling pretty good, Dr. Smith. A: So, I can see by your chart that you are here for your annual physical. B: Yes, I am playing on the tennis team this year, and they are requiring me to get a...
A: So, how are you feeling today? B: I'm pretty tired. I haven't been sleeping well. A: Do you have enough time to get the right amount of sleep? B: I have enough time. I just can't seem to fall asleep and stay asleep. A: What time do you usually go...
A: Have you been having any problems lately? B: No, but the nurse at school says that I should have my blood pressure checked. A: Do you have a history of high blood pressure? B: No, I have never been told that I have high blood pressure. A: High blo...
A: I need to make an appointment to see the doctor. B: What seems to be the problem? A: I have a rash that I need a doctor to look at. B: Do you have a fever with that rash? A: No, it just itches a lot. B: I have openings on Tuesday or Wednesday. Whi...
A: How are you feeling today? B: I have a terrible cold! A: Where do you think you picked that up? B: A lot of people in my gym have it. Maybe I got it from the equipment. A: Have you taken anything for it? B: I think that I am just going to rest and...
A: The doctor sent me over here to have my blood drawn. B: Certainly, please have a seat and roll up your left sleeve. A: What is this test for? B: Well, today your doctor wants us to check your white blood cell count. A: What does that tell him? B:...
A: Professor, excuse me, but I need to leave early. B: What seems to be the problem? A: I am not feeling well. B: What is bothering you? A: I think I am beginning to have an asthma attack. B: Would you like someone to walk you over to the Student Hea...
A: I have a doctor's appointment scheduled with Dr. Smith, and I need to change it. B: What day did you have it scheduled for? A: My appointment was on Tuesday. B: What time was it scheduled for? A: It was for two o'clock in the afternoon. B: I see y...
