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Question 1-Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological disorder characterized by an intense urge to move the legs (or sometimes the arms). Describe at least three symptoms or sensations of RLS.
Question 2-You suspect your 72-year-old patient of having rheumatoid arthritis. List three diagnostic tests you will order.
Question 3-List the medication and dosage for the treatment of chronic gout.
Question 4-What is the gold standard diagnostic test for diagnosing gout?
Question 5-Describe the difference between bursitis and tendinitis.
Question 6-Describe two preferred treatments for restless leg syndrome (RLS).
Question 7-Describe a cognitive screening test that measures the status of a patient's attention, concentration, executive function, memory, and orientation.
Question 8-Describe two of the disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and their method of action.
Question 9-You suspect Mary has a fracture after falling off of a stepladder, complaining of 6/10 pain in her back and hip. Describe at least two diagnostic tests you will order for her:
Question 10- For the treatment of chronic gout in your otherwise healthy 77-year-old male patient, describe the starting dose of allopurinol and how it would be increased.