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A 58-year-old female presents with shoulder and pelvic girdle pain
for the past 6 months. She reports recent unintentional weight loss.
On physical examination, there is pain on ROM, with no weakness
noted. Laboratory studies show a low hemoglobin and an elevated
sedimentation rate. Which of the following is the most likely
diagnosis?
1) Polymyalgia rheumatica
2) polymyositis
,3) osteoarthritis
4) Fibromyalgia
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2) check for visual acuity 1) polymyalgia rheumatica
2)arcus senilis 3) test visual field
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A 68-year-old male with Parkinson's disease was placed on
haloperidol (Haldol), 1 mg PO t.i.d. after presenting in the
emergency department with visual and auditory hallucinations. On a
visit to the office 2 days later for follow-up, the immediate course
of action should be to:
1) decrease the dose of haloperidol.
2)prescribe a more potent neroleptic
3) discontinue the haloperidol.
4) add SSRI
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2) Echocardiogram, Doppler, EKG 3) discontinue the halperidol
, 1) change to clopidorel 3) diabetic retinopathy
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18. An older adult complains of fatigue, stiffness in the
shoulders and neck, recent onset of temporal headache, and an
episode of transient visual loss in one eye. Erythrocyte
sedimentation rate (ESR) is 72 mm/h [normal value = <15 mm/h].
These findings are consistent with:
1. migraine headache.
2.glaucoma.
3.giant cell (temporal) arteritis.
4. Sjögren's syndrome.
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3) discontinue the halperidol 4. tinea cruris.
3. giant cell (temporal)
arteritis. 2. home nocturnal pulse oximetry.
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, 22. An older adult female is diagnosed with urge urinary
incontinence. The patient is alert and cognitively intact. The
MOST appropriate management is:
1. urinating frequently to avoid urgency.
2.bladder retraining.
3.wearing protective garments, such as continence pads.
4. reducing fluid intake to four 8-oz glasses a day.
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2.bladder retraining. 1) change to clopidorel
3) provide reassurance 2) Fluoxetine (Prozac)
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33. Which of the following symptoms of depression is more
commonly seen in older adults rather than younger adults?
1. Cognitive impairment
2.Loss of interest in usual activities
3. Inattention to personal hygiene
4. Hopelessness
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