A patient with shoulder pain is seen by an orthopedic
specialist who notes erythema, warmth, and fluctuance of the
shoulder joint. What is the next step in treatment for this
patient?
Question 1 options:
a) Admit to the hospital for intravenous antibiotics
b) Inject lidocaine into the joint and reassess in 5 to 10 minutes
c) Order a plain radiograph of the shoulder to identify possible fracture
d) Perform a shoulder ultrasound to further evaluate the cause
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A patient comes to a provider with reports of unilateral arm
pain and weakness with mild neck pain. The provider notes
that the patient prefers holding the affected arm crossed in
front of the throat. A history reveals a recent onset of sexual
dysfunction. What does the provider suspect based on this
history?
Question 2 options:
a) Axial neck pain
b) Cervical myelopathy
c) Diabetic neuropathy
d) Facet joint pain
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Question 3 (1 point)
A 45-year-old patient reports a recent onset of unilateral shoulder pain which is described as
diffuse and is associated with weakness of the shoulder but no loss of passive range of motion.
What does the provider suspect as the cause of these symptoms?
Question 3 options:
a) Acromioclavicular joint disease
b) Cervical radicular pain
c) Glenohumeral arthritis
d) Rotator cuff injury
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A patient is diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica with giant
cell arteritis. Which dose of prednisolone will be given initially?
Question 4 options:
a) 15 mg daily
b) 20 mg daily
c) 30 mg daily
d) 60 mg daily
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specialist who notes erythema, warmth, and fluctuance of the
shoulder joint. What is the next step in treatment for this
patient?
Question 1 options:
a) Admit to the hospital for intravenous antibiotics
b) Inject lidocaine into the joint and reassess in 5 to 10 minutes
c) Order a plain radiograph of the shoulder to identify possible fracture
d) Perform a shoulder ultrasound to further evaluate the cause
Save
Next Page
Page 1 of 5
A patient comes to a provider with reports of unilateral arm
pain and weakness with mild neck pain. The provider notes
that the patient prefers holding the affected arm crossed in
front of the throat. A history reveals a recent onset of sexual
dysfunction. What does the provider suspect based on this
history?
Question 2 options:
a) Axial neck pain
b) Cervical myelopathy
c) Diabetic neuropathy
d) Facet joint pain
, Save
Next Page
Page 2 of 5
Page 3 of 5
Note: It is recommended that you save your response as you complete each question.
Question 3 (1 point)
A 45-year-old patient reports a recent onset of unilateral shoulder pain which is described as
diffuse and is associated with weakness of the shoulder but no loss of passive range of motion.
What does the provider suspect as the cause of these symptoms?
Question 3 options:
a) Acromioclavicular joint disease
b) Cervical radicular pain
c) Glenohumeral arthritis
d) Rotator cuff injury
Save
Next Page
A patient is diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica with giant
cell arteritis. Which dose of prednisolone will be given initially?
Question 4 options:
a) 15 mg daily
b) 20 mg daily
c) 30 mg daily
d) 60 mg daily
Save
