NSG 6001 week 5 knowledge check

NSG 6001 week 5 knowledge check 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 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 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 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 A patient has swelling and tenderness in the small joints of both hands and reports several weeks of malaise and fatigue. A RF test is negative. What will the primary care provider do next? Question 5 options: a) Begin treatment with a biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug b) Order radiographic tests, a CBC, and acute-phase reactant levels c) Reassure the patient that the likelihood of rheumatoid arthritis is low d) Refer the patient to an orthopedic specialist for evaluation and treatment