If a patient over the age of 50 presents with shoulder-and pelvic-girdle muscle pain, and you suspect a diagnosis of Polymyalgia Rheumatica, what question should you ask to rule out another diagnosis which often accompanies this one?
- Do you get short of breath?
- Does your jaw hurt when you chew?
- Does it ever seem that your heart is beating fast?
- Do you have tingling in your feet or toes?
Answer
The correct answer is B) Does your jaw hurt when you chew?.
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