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sudha2015 - 10-19-11 04:40
A 41-year-old woman presents with chronic widespread musculoskeletal
pain, fatigue, and frequent headaches. She states that her musculoskeletal
pain improves slightly with exercise. On examination, painful trigger
points are produced by palpitation of the trapezius and lateral
epicondyle of the elbow. If objective signs of inflammation are
absent and laboratory studies are normal, this patient would most
likely be responsive to which of the following drugs?
A. Amitriptyline
B. Cefaclor
C. Naproxen
D. Oxycodone
E. Prednisone
sudha2015 - 10-19-11 04:40
A 41-year-old woman presents with chronic widespread musculoskeletal
pain, fatigue, and frequent headaches. She states that her musculoskeletal
pain improves slightly with exercise. On examination, painful trigger
points are produced by palpitation of the trapezius and lateral
epicondyle of the elbow. If objective signs of inflammation are
absent and laboratory studies are normal, this patient would most
likely be responsive to which of the following drugs?
A. Amitriptyline
B. Cefaclor
C. Naproxen
D. Oxycodone
E. Prednisone
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