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MKSAP 18 Q & A
An 85-year-old woman is evaluated for left knee pain of moderate intensity that occurs with ambulation and at night. Acetaminophen provides no relief. History is significant for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stage 3 chronic kidney disease. Medications are aspirin, lisinopril, metoprolol, and vitamin D.
On physical examination, blood pressure is 152/88 mm Hg; other vital signs are normal. The left knee demonstrates crepitus and decreased passive range of motion; a small effusion is present, and there is no warmth or tenderness. Joint aspiration of the left knee shows a leukocyte count of 1100/µL (1.1 × 109/L).
Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for long-term symptom control?
A: Intra-articular glucocorticoid injections
B: Low-dose prednisone
C: Naproxen
D: Oxycodone
E: Topical diclofenac
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