EFA Flashcards
1
Q
a 59 year old woman with metastatic lung ca has back pain of new onset at T10 level. she has also developed leg weakness and urinary retention. which is the most appropriate investigation?
A) CT Spine
B) Isotope bone scan
C) MR imaging of spine
D) PET-CT
E) x-ray of thoracic and lumbar spine
A
C) MR imaging of spine
2
Q
A 24 year old woman develops low back pain the day after falling while playing hockey. She is usually well and takes no regular medication. She is a secondary school teacher. which is the most appropriate advice?
A) avoid work until the pain has completely settled
B) Back strengthening exercises
C) bed rest until pain improves, then gradual mobilisation
D) continue usual activity
E) self-referral for physio
A
D) continue usual activity
