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You have ordered a CBC for your patient you suspect has polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). Which two clinical findings are common in patients with PMR?
 
  A. Neutropenia and hypochromic, normocytic anemia
  B. Normochromic, normocytic anemia and thrombocytosis
  C. Microcytic, hypochromic anemia and reticulocytopenia
  D. Macrocytic, hyperchromic anemia and leukocytopenia

Question 2

You suspect that your patient has polymyalgia rheumatica and now are concerned that the patient may also have Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Which of the following two symptoms are most indicative of GCA and PMR?
 
  A. Jaw pain and heart murmur
  B. Joint swelling and sudden loss of central vision bilaterally
  C. Hoarseness and the total inability to grasp small objects
  D. Scalp tenderness and aching in shoulder and pelvic girdle


jaymee143

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


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