approach to pain in older patient

Question 1

key abnormalities that may be seen on blood work in RA

Answer 1

normocytic anemia
elevated platelets
positive RF
positive anti-CCP

Question 2

to diagnose PMR

Answer 2

• ESR elevations

Question 3

characteristic of myositis

Answer 3

PAINLESS muscle weakness

elevated CK

Question 4

fibromyalgia in order to diagnose generalized pain must be present for

Answer 4

3 months

chronic and widespread

Question 5

treating PMR

Answer 5

prednisone 15-20 mg/day
monitor for hyperglycemia
hypertenson
GI 
put on bisphos, vitamin D, calcium