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Which of the following best describes the pain associated with osteoarthritis? -
(answer)Begins upon arising and after prolonged weight bearing and/or use of the
joint
Your 63-year-old Caucasian woman with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) will
begin treatment with corticosteroids until the condition has resolved. You look over
her records and it has been 2 years since her last physical examination and any
laboratory or diagnostic tests as she relocated and had not yet identified a health-
care provider. In prioritizing your management plan, your first orders should
include: - (answer)Dual-energy X-ray (DEXA) scan and updating immunizations
In providing health teaching related to dietary restrictions, the nurse practitioner
should advise a patient with gout to avoid which of the following dietary items: -
(answer)Beer, sausage, fried seafood
A 33-year-old female reports general malaise, fatigue, stiffness, and pain in
multiple joints of the body. There is no history of systemic disease and no history
of trauma. On physical examination, the patient has no swelling or decreased range
of motion in any of the joints. She indicates specific points on the neck and
shoulders that are particularly affected. She complains of tenderness upon
palpation of the neck, both shoulders, hips, and medial regions of the knees. The
clinician should include the following disorder in the list of potential diagnoses: -
(answer)Fibromyalgia